Miscellaneous (Part -2)

Total Questions: 58

11. Instrument for measuring work performed is called ____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (1-4) 62.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Forcemeter
Solution:

A forcemeter, also known as a force gauge or dynamometer, is an instrument used to measure force. It's a crucial tool in various fields for quantifying pushes and pulls.

Most forcemeters rely on either a spring mechanism (mechanical) or strain gauges/load cells (digital).

Mechanical types use the extension or compression of a spring to indicate force, while digital types measure the electrical resistance changes in a material under stress.

12. Instrument for measuring time is called _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 23.01.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (d) Chronometer
Solution:Chronometer, portable time keeping device of great accuracy, particularly one used for determining longitude at sea.
  1. An anemometer is a scientific instrument used to measure wind speed and sometimes wind direction. It's commonly used in meteorology, aviation, marine operations, and environmental studies.
  2. A durometer is an instrument used to measure the hardness of materials, typically rubber, plastic, and other polymers. The measurement it provides is called durometer hardness, and it helps determine how resistant a material is to indentation.

13. When was WhatsApp incorporated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 19.13.2020 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (b) 2009
Solution:WhatsApp was incorporated in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum, both former employees of Yahoo WhatsApp Messenger is a proprietary, cross-platform, encrypted instant messaging client for smartphones.

It uses the Internet to send text messages, documents. PDF files, GIF images, video, user location and audio messages to other users using standard cellular mobile numbers.

14. Who among the following is the co-founder of Twitter? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 17.03.2020 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Jack Dorsey
Solution:From the following options, Jack Dorsey is the co- founder of Twitter.
  • In Mar 2006, Twitter was founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams & launched in July 2006.

15. Who invented television? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 11.01.2017 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (a) J.L. Baird
Solution:
John Logie Baird:
A Scottish inventor, Baird is known for his early work on mechanical television. He gave the first public demonstration of moving images on a television in 1925.

16. Who among the following invented the television? [SS.C. Online MTS (T-1) 19.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) J.L. Baird
Solution:
John Logie Baird:
A Scottish inventor, Baird is known for his early work on mechanical television. He gave the first public demonstration of moving images on a television in 1925.

17. Who among the following was the main contributor in building and improvising Telescopes? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 3.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Galileo
Solution:Galileo was the main contributor in building and improvising Telescopes.
  • The invention of the telescope played an important role in advancing our understanding of Earth's place in the cosmos.

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18. Who invented LCD projector? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 3.02.2017 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (a) Gene Dolgoff
Solution:Gene Dolgoff, a New Yorker whose resume boasts of inventing digital projection and the LCD projector, invented 3D Vision's Instant 3D Converter.

19. Who among the following invented the battery? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 21.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Alessandro Volta
Solution:The battery was invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800 AD.
  • He made the first batteries by stacking heavy layers of zinc, pasteboard or brine-soaked cloth and silver.
  • Had to use it once and throw it away.

20. Who Invented Electric Stove? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 25.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Lloyd Groff Copeman
Solution:Lloyd Groff Copeman (December 28, 1881 – July 5, 1956) was an American inventor who devised the first electric stove and the flexible rubber ice cube tray, among other products.
  • He had nearly 700 patents to his name, and he claimed that he could walk into any store and find one of his inventions.