Inventions GK

_____ invented the first controllable flying AEROPLANE (AIRPLANE) ?

A. Wright Brothers B. Lidenbergh Brothers C. South Brothers D. West Brothers Explanation: Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first…

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In _____ decade was the SPICE simulator introduced ?

A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1970s D. 1980s Explanation: SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) was introduced in May…

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In _____ year was MIDI introduced ?

A. 1987 B. 1983 C. 1973 D. 1977

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In _____ decade was the Internet first implemented ?

A. 1940s B. 1950s C. 1960s D. 1980s Explanation: The first message ever sent over what is now called the…

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____ developed the idea of Crop Rotation ?

A. Potato Peterson B. Turnip Townsend C. Cabbage Carlson D. Swede Svenson Explanation: Viscount Charles 'Turnip' Townsend developed this revolutionary…

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____ made corn flakes first ?

A. Nabisco B. Kellogg C. Quaker D. Archers Explanation: Will Keith Kellogg discovered the corn flake, by mistake, in 1906.…

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_____ drink was invented by Charles Leiper Grigg in 1929 ?

A. 7-Up B. Yoo-Hoo C. Pepsi D. Hawaiian Punch Explanation: Grigg, who was from Missouri, originally named his creation 'Bib-Label…

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In _____ decade was the ARRL founded ?

A. 1940s B. 1930s C. 1920s D. 1910s Explanation: On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of…

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Charles Babbage (1792-1871) remembered for _____ ?

A. Computers B. Telescopes C. Radio-Telegraphy D. Steam Boating Explanation: Know as the Father of Computing. He began his 'Analytical…

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_____ item, originally called the ‘Whirlwind’, was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869 ?

A. Blender B. Electric mixer C. Washing machine D. Vacuum cleaner

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_____ toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900 ?

A. Raggedy Ann doll B. Yo-yo C. Electric train D. Tinkertoys Explanation: His middle name, Lionel, is the source of…

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_____ discovered the first practical method of freezing food ?

A. C. Birdseye B. F. Rozenosh C. G. Findus D. R. Scott Explanation: In the 1920s Clarence Birdseye discovered that…

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____ item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931 ?

A. String bikini B. Muumuu C. Aloha shirt D. Capri pants Explanation: An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical…

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_____ treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905 ?

A. Popsicle B. Banana split C. Cotton candy D. Cracker Jacks Explanation: It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his…

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First Lionel trains manufactured in _____ year ?

A. 1920 B. 1890 C. 1901 D. 1944 Explanation: Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant started the Lionel Manufacturing…

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Raggedy Ann doll patented in ____ year ?

A. 1915 B. 1920 C. 1919 D. 1911 Explanation: Johnny Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll in 1915. The Raggedy…

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_____ synthesized the first wholly artificial gene ?

A. Hargobind Khorana B. J.J. Thompson C. Benjamin Franklin D. Meghnad Saha  

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Sir Isaac Newton invented _____ ?

A. Reflecting telescope B. Chronometer C. Microscope D. Spectacles Explanation: Invented in 1668.

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In ____ decade was the AEEE (now the IEEE) founded ?

A. 1850s B. 1880s C. 1930s D. 1950s Explanation: The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) was formed in…

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Frank Whittle invented _____ ?

A. Radar B. Ethyl gasoline C. Sonar D. Jet propulsion Explanation: Invented in 1937.

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