Modern Tech — Set 1
Inventions · आधुनिक तकनीक · Questions 1–10 of 60
Who is credited with inventing the first commercially successful portable cellular phone in 1973?
Correct Answer: A. Martin Cooper
Martin Cooper, a Motorola executive, made the first handheld cellular phone call. This device, the Motorola DynaTAC, weighed over one kilogram. It fundamentally changed personal communication worldwide.
In which year was the first text message (SMS) sent to a mobile phone?
Correct Answer: B. 1992
Neil Papworth sent the first SMS on December 3, 1992. The message simply said 'Merry Christmas' and was sent from a computer. This technology paved the way for modern instant messaging services.
Which scientist is considered the 'Father of the World Wide Web'?
Correct Answer: B. Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN in 1989. He developed the first web browser and the fundamental protocols for the web. His invention allowed information to be shared globally through hyperlinks.
What was the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer, completed in 1945?
Correct Answer: B. ENIAC
ENIAC stood for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. It was massive in size and used thousands of vacuum tubes to perform calculations. It was originally designed to calculate artillery firing tables during wartime.
Which company developed the first widely used graphical web browser named Mosaic?
Correct Answer: A. NCSA
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) developed Mosaic in 1993. It was the first browser to display images inline with text. This made the web much more accessible and visually appealing to ordinary users.
Who invented the first mechanical computer, which served as a blueprint for modern computers?
Correct Answer: B. Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage is known as the father of computing for designing the Difference Engine. He later proposed the Analytical Engine, which contained all the essential elements of a modern computer. His work provided the conceptual framework for digital automation.
Which programming language, released in 1995, was originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems?
Correct Answer: D. Java
Java was designed to have a 'write once, run anywhere' capability across different platforms. It became highly popular for web applications and mobile devices. Today, it remains one of the most widely used languages in enterprise software.
The first microprocessor, the 4004, was released in 1971 by which company?
Correct Answer: B. Intel
Intel produced the 4004, which was the first commercially available processor on a single chip. It contained 2,300 transistors and performed 60,000 operations per second. This invention led to the miniaturization of computers for personal use.
Who is the primary inventor of the Linux kernel, released in 1991?
Correct Answer: D. Linus Torvalds
Linus Torvalds created Linux as a free alternative to the Minix operating system. It has since grown into a massive open-source project powering most of the world's servers. His collaborative model changed how software is developed globally.
What was the name of the first social media site to reach a million monthly active users?
Correct Answer: D. MySpace
MySpace became the most popular social networking site in the world between 2005 and 2008. It allowed users to customize their profiles with HTML and music. It was a major precursor to the current era of social media dominance.