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Which Arab scientist could be given the credit of christening the mathematical discipline of algorithm?

A) Al-Khwarizmi B) Ibn al -Haytham
C) Ibn Rushd D) Ibn Sina
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Al-Khwarizmi

Explanation:

Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, formerly Latinized as Algorithmi,was a Persianscholar who produced works in mathematics, astronomy, and geography under the patronage of the Caliph Al-Ma'mun of the Abbasid Caliphate.

He also developed the concept of the algorithm in mathematics, which is why some have called him the "grandfather of computer science".

His name gave rise to the terms algorism and algorithm.

 

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What is the science of mapmaking called?

A) Coriography B) Cartography
C) Photograrnmetry D) Mapping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cartography

Explanation:

The art and science of map making is called Cartography.

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Where is the headquaters of the UNESCO

A) New Delhi B) London
C) Paris D) New York
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paris

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How many bits are in an IPV4 address?

A) 128 bits B) 64 bits
C) 32 bits D) 16 bits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32 bits

Explanation:

IPV4 Internet Protocol Version 4 has 32 bits of address.

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Q:

For Gamma radiation, what stops its penetrating abilities?

A) Lead B) Steal
C) Concrete D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The highly energetic gamma particles can penetrate most compounds that stop by other types of radiation. However, lead, steel, or concrete can reduce the high energy of these particles, making them less penetrating.

 

Hence, Gamma radiation can be stopped by a several inches of lead or steel, or several meters of concrete.

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The U-shaped skyscraper ‘The Big Bend’ will be build in which city ?

A) New York B) Florida
C) Texas D) California
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New York

Explanation:

The design plans for the U-shaped skyscraper ‘The Big Bend’ in New York, hailed as the world’s longest building, have been revealed. The 4,000-foot long building will feature an elevator system that can travel in curves, horizontally and in loops.

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Q:

Charaka Samhita was a work on

A) Astrology B) Law
C) Medicine D) Religion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Medicine

Explanation:

Charaka Samhita was a work on Medicine.

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Q:

What is the difference between microprocessor and micro-controller?

Answer

In microprocessor more op-codes, few bit handling instrucitons. But in Microcontroller. fewer op-codes, more bit handling Instruction, and also it is defined as a device that includes micro processor, memory, & input / output signal lines on a single chip.


the basic architectual difference is that microcontroller has an programmable memory while it is not the case with mivroprocessors.

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