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General Knowledge

History and Generations of Computers.

This topic from Basic Computer Knowledge introduces Class 12 General Knowledge students to the historical development of computers and the major stages known as computer generations. Students learn how early machines using vacuum tubes evolved through transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and modern intelligent technologies. It explains the changing size, speed, storage, reliability, programming methods, and applications of computers, helping learners connect key technological advances with the way computers are used in education, business, science, communication, and everyday life.

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01How did graphical user interface change computers for common users?

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02Why is Xerox PARC named in GUI history?

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03What was the main benefit of the shift from command line to GUI?

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04What was the historical role of mainframe computers?

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05Compared with mainframes what limitation did minicomputers help reduce?

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06The spread of microcomputers became possible mainly due to which technological reason?

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07Why is parallel processing important in supercomputers?

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08Why is India's PARAM series studied in computer history?

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09What is the main difference between analog and digital computers?

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10The concept of hybrid computer combines what?

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11How can Moore's law be connected with progress in computer generations?

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12What was the main benefit of large scale integration and very large scale integration?

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13What change did time sharing systems bring to computer use?

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14Development of multiprogramming was linked with which purpose?

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15What was the main reason for size reduction from first to fourth generation?

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16What was the main reason for lower power consumption in newer generations?

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17How did microprocessor help reduce computer cost?

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18How should floppy disk be remembered in computer history?

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19What is the common similarity between magnetic tape and magnetic disk?

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20Why is core memory considered a technology before modern RAM?

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21The popular computer story of the word bug is linked with whom?

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22The history of Linux kernel is more connected with which idea?

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23Why is the influence of Unix important in computer history?

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24What is the best method for remembering an inventor in computer history?

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25Why should technology and period be studied together in questions on computer generations?

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