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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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01What is a historical similarity between Apple I and IBM PC?

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02How did Xerox PARC ideas influence later computers?

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03Why is the demonstration of the mouse important in history of computer use?

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04Why is Unix considered influential in operating system history?

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05Why is Linux kernel linked with open source history?

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06What was the main idea in development from ARPANET to Internet?

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07Why should Internet and Web be studied separately?

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08Tim Berners Lee's contribution is most linked with which technological change?

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09How did browsers like Mosaic help spread the Web?

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10What is the correct difference between mainframe and supercomputer?

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11Why are minicomputers placed between mainframes and microcomputers?

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12What is the reason for linking microcomputers with personal computers?

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13In which context should India's PARAM supercomputer be remembered?

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14What should be checked while choosing examples of analog and digital computers?

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15Which can be a correct use area of hybrid computers?

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16What is the best way to connect Moore's law in exams?

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17How did VLSI technology help fourth generation development?

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18What was a benefit of shift from punch cards to magnetic storage media?

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19Which difference between floppy disk and pen drive is correct based on history?

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20Why is core memory studied along with computer generations?

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21Why is natural language processing linked with the fifth generation?

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22Robotics should be connected with which idea in the context of computer generations?

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23What was the main technological reason for increasing reliability across computer generations?

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24What is the correct way to identify a computer as general purpose or special purpose in history?

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25What is the safest study method for medium level questions on computer history?

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