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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

कंप्यूटर के प्रकार, Types of Computer

कंप्यूटर को मुख्य रूप से तीन आधारों पर वर्गीकृत किया जाता है – आकार, उद्देश्य और कार्यप्रणाली।

Computers are mainly classified on the basis of size, purpose, and functionality.

आकार के आधार पर / Based on Size:-

1. सुपरकंप्यूटर (Supercomputer)

परिभाषा: सुपरकंप्यूटर सबसे शक्तिशाली और तेज़ कंप्यूटर होते हैं, जो सेकंड में खरबों गणनाएँ कर सकते हैं।

उदाहरण: PARAM सिद्धि (भारत), Fugaku (जापान) – इनका उपयोग मौसम पूर्वानुमान, अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान और परमाणु सिमुलेशन में किया जाता है।

Definition: Supercomputers are the most powerful and fastest computers capable of performing trillions of calculations per second.

Example: PARAM Siddhi (India), Fugaku (Japan) – Used in weather forecasting, space research, and nuclear simulations.

2. मेनफ्रेम कंप्यूटर (Mainframe Computer)

परिभाषा: मेनफ्रेम कंप्यूटर बड़े संगठनों द्वारा विशाल मात्रा में डेटा प्रोसेसिंग के लिए उपयोग किए जाते हैं और यह हजारों यूजर्स को एक साथ सपोर्ट कर सकते हैं।

उदाहरण: IBM Z series – बैंकिंग, जनगणना और एयरलाइन टिकट बुकिंग में उपयोग।

Definition: Mainframe computers are used by large organizations for bulk data processing and can support thousands of users simultaneously.

Example: IBM Z series – Used in banking, census, and airline reservations.

3. मिनीकंप्यूटर (Minicomputer)

परिभाषा: मिनीकंप्यूटर आकार में मेनफ्रेम से छोटे लेकिन माइक्रोकंप्यूटर से बड़े होते हैं और मध्यम स्तर के उद्योगों में प्रयोग होते हैं।

उदाहरण: PDP-11, VAX series – उद्योग और डेटा प्रोसेसिंग कार्यों में उपयोग।

Definition: Minicomputers are smaller than mainframes but larger than microcomputers, mainly used in medium-sized industries.

Example: PDP-11, VAX series – Used in industries and data processing.

4. माइक्रोकंप्यूटर (Microcomputer / Personal Computer)

परिभाषा: माइक्रोकंप्यूटर छोटे और व्यक्तिगत उपयोग के लिए बनाए गए कंप्यूटर होते हैं। ये घर, ऑफिस और शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में सबसे अधिक प्रचलित हैं।

उदाहरण: डेस्कटॉप, लैपटॉप, टैबलेट, स्मार्टफोन।

Definition: Microcomputers are small-sized computers designed for individual use, widely used in homes, offices, and education.

Example: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone.

उद्देश्य के आधार पर / Based on Purpose:-

1. सामान्य प्रयोजन कंप्यूटर (General Purpose Computer)

परिभाषा: ऐसे कंप्यूटर जो कई तरह के कार्य जैसे पढ़ाई, इंटरनेट, लेखा-जोखा, प्रोग्रामिंग आदि कर सकते हैं।

उदाहरण: डेस्कटॉप, लैपटॉप।

Definition: General purpose computers are designed to perform multiple tasks such as study, internet, accounting, and programming.

Example: Desktop, Laptop.

2. विशेष प्रयोजन कंप्यूटर (Special Purpose Computer)

परिभाषा: ये कंप्यूटर किसी एक विशेष कार्य के लिए बनाए जाते हैं और उसी कार्य में श्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करते हैं।

उदाहरण: ट्रैफिक नियंत्रण प्रणाली, वाशिंग मशीन, एटीएम।

Definition: Special purpose computers are designed for a specific task and work efficiently in that field.

Example: Traffic control system, Washing machine, ATM.

कार्यप्रणाली के आधार पर / Based on Functionality:-

1. एनालॉग कंप्यूटर (Analog Computer)

परिभाषा: एनालॉग कंप्यूटर सतत (Continuous) डेटा पर कार्य करते हैं और इन्हें मापन व वैज्ञानिक अनुप्रयोगों में प्रयोग किया जाता है।

उदाहरण: स्पीडोमीटर, थर्मामीटर, सिस्मोग्राफ।

Definition: Analog computers work on continuous data and are used in measurement and scientific applications.

Example: Speedometer, Thermometer, Seismograph.

2. डिजिटल कंप्यूटर (Digital Computer)

परिभाषा: डिजिटल कंप्यूटर डेटा को 0 और 1 (बाइनरी) के रूप में प्रोसेस करते हैं और आज सबसे अधिक उपयोग होने वाले कंप्यूटर यही हैं।

उदाहरण: डेस्कटॉप पीसी, लैपटॉप, एटीएम मशीन।

Definition: Digital computers process data in binary form (0 and 1) and are the most commonly used computers today.

Example: Desktop PC, Laptop, ATM machine.

3. हाइब्रिड कंप्यूटर (Hybrid Computer)

परिभाषा: हाइब्रिड कंप्यूटर एनालॉग और डिजिटल कंप्यूटर दोनों की विशेषताओं को मिलाकर बनाए जाते हैं।

उदाहरण: अस्पतालों में ICU मॉनिटरिंग सिस्टम, पेट्रोल पंप मशीनें।

Definition: Hybrid computers combine the features of both analog and digital computers.

Example: ICU monitoring systems in hospitals, Petrol pump machines.

कंप्यूटर की पीढ़ियाँ / Generations of Computer💻

कंप्यूटर का विकास कई चरणों (Generations) में हुआ है। प्रत्येक पीढ़ी में नई तकनीकें और उपकरण शामिल किए गए, जिससे कंप्यूटर की गति (speed), भंडारण क्षमता (storage capacity), और विश्वसनीयता (reliability) बढ़ती गई। कंप्यूटर की पाँच प्रमुख पीढ़ियाँ मानी जाती हैं।

The development of computers took place in different stages called Generations of Computer. In each generation, new technologies and devices were introduced, which improved the speed, storage capacity, and reliability of computers. There are mainly five generations of computers.

🖥️ पहली पीढ़ी (1940–1956) – वैक्यूम ट्यूब / First Generation – Vacuum Tubes

परिभाषा: इस पीढ़ी के कंप्यूटर वैक्यूम ट्यूब पर आधारित थे।

विशेषताएँ:

बहुत बड़े आकार के और भारी गर्मी उत्पन्न करते थे।
प्रोग्रामिंग मशीन भाषा (Machine Language) में होती थी।
बिजली की खपत बहुत अधिक।

सीमाएँ: धीमे और महंगे थे।

उदाहरण: ENIAC, UNIVAC, IBM-701

Definition: First generation computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry.

Features:

Very large in size and generated a lot of heat.
Programming was done in machine language.
Consumed a lot of electricity.

Limitations: Slow and expensive.

Examples: ENIAC, UNIVAC, IBM-701

🖥️ दूसरी पीढ़ी (1956–1963) – ट्रांजिस्टर / Second Generation – Transistors

परिभाषा: इस पीढ़ी में वैक्यूम ट्यूब की जगह ट्रांजिस्टर का उपयोग हुआ।

विशेषताएँ:

छोटे और तेज़ कंप्यूटर।
असेंबली भाषा (Assembly Language) का उपयोग शुरू हुआ।
बिजली की खपत कम।

सीमाएँ: अभी भी गर्मी उत्पन्न करते थे और महंगे थे।

उदाहरण: IBM 1401, IBM 7090

Definition: Second generation computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

Features:

Smaller and faster than first generation.
Introduced assembly language.
Consumed less electricity.

Limitations: Still generated heat and costly.

Examples: IBM 1401, IBM 7090

🖥️ तीसरी पीढ़ी (1964–1971) – इंटीग्रेटेड सर्किट (IC) / Third Generation – Integrated Circuits

परिभाषा: इस पीढ़ी में ट्रांजिस्टर की जगह इंटीग्रेटेड सर्किट (IC) का उपयोग हुआ।

विशेषताएँ:

आकार और छोटा, गति और अधिक।
उच्च स्तरीय भाषाओं (High-Level Languages) जैसे FORTRAN, COBOL का प्रयोग।
स्टोरेज क्षमता बेहतर।

सीमाएँ: प्रोग्रामिंग अभी भी कठिन थी।

उदाहरण: IBM 360 Series, PDP-8

Definition: Third generation computers used Integrated Circuits (ICs).

Features:

Smaller in size and faster in speed.
High-level programming languages like FORTRAN, COBOL introduced.
Better storage capacity.

Limitations: Programming was still complex.

Examples: IBM 360 Series, PDP-8

🖥️ चौथी पीढ़ी (1971–Present) – माइक्रोप्रोसेसर / Fourth Generation – Microprocessors

परिभाषा: इस पीढ़ी में माइक्रोप्रोसेसर का विकास हुआ।

विशेषताएँ:

कंप्यूटर छोटे, सस्ते और तेज़ हो गए।
पर्सनल कंप्यूटर (PC) का विकास।
GUI (Graphical User Interface) का उपयोग शुरू हुआ।

सीमाएँ: तेजी से बदलती तकनीक के कारण निरंतर अपग्रेड की आवश्यकता।

उदाहरण: IBM PC, Apple Macintosh

Definition: Fourth generation computers are based on microprocessors.

Features:

Smaller, cheaper, and faster.
Development of personal computers (PCs).
Introduction of GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Limitations: Required constant upgrades due to fast-changing technology.

Examples: IBM PC, Apple Macintosh

🖥️ पाँचवीं पीढ़ी (Present & Future) – कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI) / Fifth Generation – Artificial Intelligence

परिभाषा: इस पीढ़ी में कंप्यूटरों को कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI) और क्वांटम कंप्यूटिंग जैसी तकनीकों पर विकसित किया जा रहा है।

विशेषताएँ:

मशीन लर्निंग और डीप लर्निंग का प्रयोग।
नैचुरल लैंग्वेज प्रोसेसिंग (NLP) – कंप्यूटर मानव भाषा समझ सकते हैं।
सुपरकंप्यूटर और क्वांटम कंप्यूटर का विकास।

सीमाएँ: अभी विकासशील अवस्था में हैं।

उदाहरण: IBM Watson, Google DeepMind, Quantum Computers

Definition: Fifth generation computers are based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies like quantum computing.

Features:

Use of Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) – Computers understand human language.
Development of supercomputers and quantum computers.

Limitations: Still in the developing stage.

Examples: IBM Watson, Google DeepMind, Quantum Computers

सारणी – कंप्यूटर की पीढ़ियाँ / Table – Generations of Computer:-

पीढ़ी	प्रमुख तकनीक	भाषाएँ	उदाहरण	Generation	Technology	Languages	Examples
पहली (1940–56)	वैक्यूम ट्यूब	मशीन भाषा	ENIAC, UNIVAC	First	Vacuum Tubes	Machine Language	ENIAC, UNIVAC
दूसरी (1956–63)	ट्रांजिस्टर	असेंबली भाषा	IBM 1401	Second	Transistors	Assembly Language	IBM 1401
तीसरी (1964–71)	IC (इंटीग्रेटेड सर्किट)	FORTRAN, COBOL	IBM 360, PDP-8	Third	Integrated Circuits	FORTRAN, COBOL	IBM 360, PDP-8
चौथी (1971–Present)	माइक्रोप्रोसेसर	C, C++	IBM PC, Apple Macintosh	Fourth	Microprocessor	C, C++	IBM PC, Apple Macintosh
पाँचवीं (Present & Future)	AI, क्वांटम कंप्यूटिंग	Python, NLP Tools	IBM Watson, DeepMind	Fifth	AI, Quantum Computing	Python, NLP Tools	IBM Watson, DeepMind

कंप्यूटर की पीढ़ियों ने मानव जीवन में क्रांतिकारी परिवर्तन लाया है। पहली पीढ़ी के विशाल और धीमे कंप्यूटर आज की AI और क्वांटम तकनीक तक पहुँच चुके हैं। हर पीढ़ी ने कंप्यूटर को और अधिक तेज़, सस्ता, छोटा और बुद्धिमान बनाया।

The generations of computers have brought revolutionary changes in human life. From the large and slow machines of the first generation, we have now reached the era of AI and quantum technology. Each generation has made computers faster, cheaper, smaller, and smarter.

कंप्यूटर Computer, कंप्यूटर की विशेषताएँ Characteristics of Computer, कंप्यूटर की कार्यप्रणाली functioning of computer, कंप्यूटर के वास्तविक जीवन उपयोग real life applications of computers

कंप्यूटर (Computer):-

कंप्यूटर एक इलेक्ट्रॉनिक यंत्र है जो डेटा को इनपुट के रूप में स्वीकार करता है, उसे निर्देशों के अनुसार प्रोसेस करता है और आउटपुट के रूप में परिणाम प्रस्तुत करता है। यह तेज़ गति से गणनाएँ कर सकता है, विशाल मात्रा में डेटा को सुरक्षित रख सकता है और विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में मानव जीवन को सरल बनाता है।

A computer is an electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it according to given instructions, and produces meaningful output. It can perform calculations at very high speed, store vast amounts of data, and simplify human life in various fields.

कंप्यूटर की विशेषताएँ / Characteristics of Computer:-

गति (Speed) – लाखों गणनाएँ प्रति सेकंड।
Speed – Millions of operations per second.
सटीकता (Accuracy) – त्रुटियाँ केवल गलत इनपुट पर।
Accuracy – Errors occur only due to wrong input.
स्वचालन (Automation) – एक बार निर्देश देने पर स्वतः कार्य करता है।
Automation – Works automatically once instructions are given.
भंडारण (Storage) – विशाल डेटा संग्रहीत कर सकता है।
Storage – Stores huge amounts of data.
बहुपयोगिता (Versatility) – शिक्षा, व्यवसाय, विज्ञान, मनोरंजन में प्रयोग।
Versatility – Used in education, business, science, entertainment.
कनेक्टिविटी (Connectivity) – इंटरनेट व नेटवर्क से जुड़ सकता है।
Connectivity – Can connect via internet and networks.
मल्टीटास्किंग (Multitasking) – एक साथ कई कार्य कर सकता है।
Multitasking – Can perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

कंप्यूटर की कार्यप्रणाली / Functioning of Computer:-

कंप्यूटर का कार्य IPO चक्र (Input – Process – Output) पर आधारित है।

The functioning of a computer is based on the IPO Cycle (Input – Process – Output).

इनपुट (Input) – कीबोर्ड, माउस, स्कैनर से डेटा।
Input – Data entered via keyboard, mouse, scanner.
प्रोसेस (Process) – CPU डेटा को प्रोसेस करता है।
Process – CPU processes the data.
आउटपुट (Output) – मॉनिटर, प्रिंटर पर परिणाम।
Output – Results shown on monitor, printer.
भंडारण (Storage) – डेटा हार्ड डिस्क, SSD या क्लाउड में सुरक्षित।
Storage – Data stored in hard disk, SSD, or cloud.

कंप्यूटर के वास्तविक जीवन उपयोग / Real-life Applications of Computers:-

शिक्षा (Education) – ऑनलाइन लर्निंग, डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी Online learning, digital libraries
व्यवसाय (Business) – ऑनलाइन लेन-देन, लेखा-जोखा Online transactions, accounting
चिकित्सा (Medicine) – रोगी मॉनिटरिंग, डायग्नोसिस Patient monitoring, diagnosis
मनोरंजन (Entertainment) – गेम, फिल्म, म्यूजिक Gaming, movies, music
संचार (Communication) – ईमेल, वीडियो कॉल Email, video calls
अनुसंधान (Research) – वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग, डाटा विश्लेषण Scientific experiments, data analysis

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

गणना का इतिहास History of Computation

गणना का इतिहास एक अद्भुत यात्रा है, जो यह दर्शाता है कि किस प्रकार मानव ने धीरे-धीरे गणनाओं को आसान बनाने के लिए उपकरण विकसित किए और अंततः आधुनिक कंप्यूटर का निर्माण किया। इस यात्रा की शुरुआत होती है अबेकस (Abacus) से, जिसे इतिहास का पहला गणना यंत्र माना जाता है। इसका आविष्कार लगभग 2500 ई.पू. में मेसोपोटामिया और चीन में हुआ। यह एक लकड़ी का फ्रेम था जिसमें छड़ियों पर मोती लगे होते थे, जिनका प्रयोग जोड़, घटाव, गुणा और भाग करने में किया जाता था। यद्यपि यह इलेक्ट्रॉनिक नहीं था, लेकिन इसने आधुनिक कंप्यूटर की नींव रखी। आज भी कई देशों में अबेकस का उपयोग बच्चों को गणित सिखाने में किया जाता है क्योंकि यह मानसिक गणना और एकाग्रता को बढ़ाता है।

इसके बाद 1617 में स्कॉटलैंड के गणितज्ञ जॉन नेपियर (John Napier) ने नेपियर की हड्डियाँ (Napier’s Bones) नामक उपकरण का आविष्कार किया। यह छड़ियों (रॉड्स) से बना होता था जिन पर संख्याएँ लिखी जाती थीं। इन्हें सही क्रम में सजाकर लोग आसानी से गुणा, भाग और वर्गमूल जैसी गणनाएँ कर सकते थे। इस उपकरण ने लंबी गणनाओं को सरल बना दिया और व्यापारियों व विद्वानों के बीच यह काफी लोकप्रिय हुआ।

फिर 1642 में फ्रांसीसी गणितज्ञ ब्लेज़ पास्कल (Blaise Pascal) ने पहला यांत्रिक कैलकुलेटर बनाया, जिसे पास्कलाइन (Pascaline) कहा गया। यह मशीन सीधे जोड़ और घटाव कर सकती थी और इसे मुख्य रूप से उन्होंने अपने पिता की मदद के लिए बनाया था, जो टैक्स कलेक्टर थे और बड़ी गणनाओं का कार्य करते थे। पास्कल का यह आविष्कार यांत्रिक गणना उपकरणों के विकास में एक महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव था और इसे आधुनिक कैलकुलेटर का पूर्वज माना जाता है।

1673 में जर्मन गणितज्ञ और दार्शनिक गॉटफ्रीड विल्हेम लाइबनिज़ (Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz) ने पास्कल की मशीन को और बेहतर बनाते हुए लाइबनिज़ कैलकुलेटर (Leibniz Calculator) या स्टेप्ड रेकनर (Stepped Reckoner) बनाया। यह यंत्र न केवल जोड़ और घटाव बल्कि गुणा, भाग और वर्गमूल भी निकाल सकता था। लाइबनिज़ का मानना था कि मशीनें गणित में मानव कार्य को आसान बना सकती हैं, और उनका यह आविष्कार भविष्य के जटिल यांत्रिक कंप्यूटरों की नींव साबित हुआ।

1830 के दशक में अंग्रेज़ गणितज्ञ चार्ल्स बैबेज (Charles Babbage) ने एक क्रांतिकारी मशीन का डिज़ाइन तैयार किया, जिसे एनालिटिकल इंजन (Analytical Engine) कहा गया। यह उनके जीवनकाल में पूरी तरह से नहीं बन सका, लेकिन इसके डिज़ाइन में इनपुट यूनिट, प्रोसेसिंग यूनिट (मिल), स्टोरेज (स्टोर) और आउटपुट यूनिट जैसी अवधारणाएँ शामिल थीं, जो आज के आधुनिक कंप्यूटरों में भी मौजूद हैं। इसी कारण बैबेज को “कंप्यूटर का जनक” कहा जाता है। उनकी सहयोगी एडा लवलेस (Ada Lovelace) ने इस मशीन के लिए पहला एल्गोरिथ्म लिखा और उन्हें दुनिया की पहली कंप्यूटर प्रोग्रामर माना जाता है।

इसके बाद 1890 में अमेरिकी सांख्यिकीविद हरमन हॉलरिथ (Herman Hollerith) ने टैब्युलेटिंग मशीन (Tabulating Machine) का आविष्कार किया, जिसमें पंच कार्ड का उपयोग डेटा को संग्रहित और पढ़ने के लिए किया जाता था। इसका प्रयोग अमेरिका की जनगणना में किया गया और इससे काम की गति और सटीकता दोनों बढ़ गईं। इस मशीन की सफलता ने अमेरिकी सरकार का लाखों डॉलर और वर्षों का समय बचाया। बाद में हॉलरिथ ने एक कंपनी स्थापित की जो आगे चलकर IBM (International Business Machines) बनी, जिसे आज दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी कंप्यूटर कंपनियों में गिना जाता है।

आख़िरकार, 1940 के दशक में इलेक्ट्रॉनिक कंप्यूटरों का जन्म हुआ। इनमें सबसे प्रसिद्ध था ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), जिसे 1945 में अमेरिका के जॉन प्रेस्पर एकर्ट और जॉन मौचली ने बनाया। इनिएक हजारों गणनाएँ प्रति सेकंड कर सकता था क्योंकि इसमें यांत्रिक पुर्ज़ों की जगह वैक्यूम ट्यूब का उपयोग किया गया था। इसका मुख्य प्रयोग सैन्य गणनाओं में हुआ, विशेष रूप से द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान। हालाँकि यह आकार में बहुत बड़ा था और भारी मात्रा में बिजली खर्च करता था, लेकिन इसने यह सिद्ध कर दिया कि इलेक्ट्रॉनिक मशीनें जटिल समस्याओं को तेज़ी से हल कर सकती हैं। यही आधुनिक डिजिटल कंप्यूटरों की असली शुरुआत थी।

इस प्रकार, साधारण अबेकस से लेकर शक्तिशाली इनिएक तक की यह यात्रा मानव की रचनात्मकता और गणना को आसान बनाने की निरंतर इच्छा को दर्शाती है। इन सभी आविष्कारों ने आधुनिक कंप्यूटरों के विकास में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई और आज की डिजिटल दुनिया का आधार तैयार किया।

The history of computation is a fascinating journey that shows how human beings gradually developed tools to simplify calculations and eventually created modern computers. The story begins with the Abacus, considered the first calculating device, invented around 2500 B.C. in Mesopotamia and China. It was a wooden frame with rods and beads, used for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Though it was not electronic, it laid the foundation for today’s computing systems. Even today, Abacus is used in some countries to teach children arithmetic as it improves mental calculation and concentration.

The next step came in 1617, when Scottish mathematician John Napier invented Napier’s Bones. This device consisted of rods with numbers written on them, and by arranging them properly, people could perform multiplication, division, and even square roots quickly. It reduced the difficulty of long manual calculations and became popular among merchants and scholars.

In 1642, French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the first mechanical calculator called the Pascaline. It could perform addition and subtraction directly and was built mainly to help his father, a tax collector, in handling large numerical data. Pascal’s invention was an important step in the development of mechanical computing devices and is considered the ancestor of modern calculators.

Building on Pascal’s idea, German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz created the Leibniz Calculator in 1673. Known as the “Stepped Reckoner,” it could not only add and subtract but also multiply, divide, and even extract square roots. Leibniz strongly believed that machines could simplify human work in mathematics, and his invention became a foundation for more advanced mechanical computers.

The most revolutionary concept came in the 1830s, when English mathematician Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine. Although it was never completed in his lifetime, its design included the main components of a modern computer—Input Unit, Processing Unit (Mill), Storage (Store), and Output Unit. This is why Babbage is remembered as the “Father of the Computer.” His associate Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm for this machine, earning her the title of the world’s first computer programmer.

In 1890, American statistician Herman Hollerith developed the Tabulating Machine, which used punch cards to store and process data. It was first used for the U.S. Census and greatly reduced the time and cost of data processing. Hollerith’s success later led to the establishment of a company that eventually became IBM (International Business Machines), one of the biggest computer companies in the world.

Finally, the 1940s marked the arrival of electronic computers. The most famous among them was ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), built in 1945 by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly in the United States. ENIAC could perform thousands of calculations per second using vacuum tubes instead of mechanical parts. It was mainly used for military purposes during World War II. Though extremely large and power-hungry, ENIAC demonstrated that electronic machines could solve complex problems at high speed, paving the way for modern digital computers.

Thus, from the simple Abacus to the powerful ENIAC, the journey of computation reflects human creativity and the constant desire to make work faster and easier. These inventions and discoveries became milestones in the history of computers and shaped the digital world we live in today.

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📘 Questions 1–75

Q1. Which of the following is a system tool in Windows?
Options:

MS Word
Disk Defragmenter ✅
WinZip
Oracle

Correct Answer: 2. Disk Defragmenter
Explanation: Disk Defragmenter is a utility program in Windows used for rearranging fragmented data on a disk to improve performance. MS Word and Oracle are applications; WinZip is a compression utility.

Q2. Select the odd option.
Options:

RAM
ROM
Cache
SATA ✅

Correct Answer: 4. SATA
Explanation: RAM, ROM, and Cache are memory types. SATA (Serial ATA) is an interface used for connecting storage devices like HDDs or SSDs, not memory.

Q3. Which of the following is the smallest unit of the computer memory?
Options:

Bit ✅
Byte
Megabyte
Terabyte

Correct Answer: 1. Bit
Explanation: Bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer and can represent either 0 or 1. A byte is made up of 8 bits.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a part of system software?
Options:

Spreadsheets ✅
Assemblers
Compilers
System utilities

Correct Answer: 1. Spreadsheets
Explanation: Spreadsheets are application software. Assemblers, compilers, and utilities are part of system software which help in managing hardware and executing applications.

Q5. ________ recognises different handwriting styles and fonts and can take them from various types of forms and physical documents.
Options:

Intelligent character recognition (ICR) ✅
Calculator
Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Word

Correct Answer: 1. Intelligent character recognition (ICR)
Explanation: ICR is a technology used to read handwritten text and convert it into machine-readable form, more advanced than OCR.

Q6. Which of the following groups has only output devices?
Options:

Scanner, Printer and Monitor
Keyboard, Printer and Monitor
Mouse, Printer and Monitor
Plotter, Printer and Monitor ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Plotter, Printer and Monitor
Explanation: All listed in option 4 are output devices. Scanner and Mouse are input devices.

Q7. The Name Box in MS-Excel displays the cell _______ of an active cell.
Options:

Address ✅
Text
Link
Control

Correct Answer: 1. Address
Explanation: The Name Box in Excel shows the reference (like A1, B2) of the selected cell.

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a function in Microsoft Excel 2019?
Options:

MIN
MAX
SUM
ALT ✅

Correct Answer: 4. ALT
Explanation: ALT is a keyboard key used for shortcuts. The others are built-in Excel functions used for calculations.

Q9. _____________ is the barcode that is popularly used for encoding ISBN numbers on book covers.
Options:

Uniform Product Code (UPC)
Code 39
POSTNET
Bookland EAN ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Bookland EAN
Explanation: Bookland EAN is a barcode format used on books to encode ISBNs.

Q10. Facebook was developed by ______.
Options:

Mark Zuckerberg ✅
John Napier
Blaise Pascal
Evan Williams

Correct Answer: 1. Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation: Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 while studying at Harvard.

Q11. How many companies have formed the Blu-ray Disc Association?
Options:

Five
Six
Seven ✅
Nine

Correct Answer: 3. Seven
Explanation: The Blu-ray Disc Association was formed by a group of major companies, totaling seven, to develop and promote Blu-ray technology.

Q12. The range from cells A1 to C6 in MS-Excel is represented as ________.
Options:

A1:C7
A1:C1
A1:C6 ✅
A7:C7

Correct Answer: 3. A1:C6
Explanation: In Excel, a range from cell A1 to C6 includes all cells from A1 through C6, covering 3 columns and 6 rows.

Q13. Digital signature refers to which of the following?
Options:

Process that guarantees that the contents of a message have not been altered in transit ✅
The process by which two devices initiate communications
An attack meant to shut down a machine or network
A certificate that binds users to an entity

Correct Answer: 1. Process that guarantees that the contents of a message have not been altered in transit
Explanation: A digital signature ensures integrity and authenticity of a message or document, confirming it hasn’t been tampered with.

Q14. The computer provides a tool in the education system known as __________.
Options:

Correction Based Education
Concept Based Education
Calculation Based Education
Computer Based Education ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Computer Based Education
Explanation: Computer-Based Education uses computers to deliver educational content, making learning interactive and accessible.

Q15. The print speed of a dot-matrix printer is measured in _______.
Options:

Pages per minute
Characters per second ✅
Characters per inch
Pages per second

Correct Answer: 2. Characters per second
Explanation: Dot-matrix printers are impact printers, and their speed is commonly measured in characters per second (cps).

Q16. The term '________' refers to the way in which various nodes of a computer network are linked together.
Options:

Topology ✅
Junction
Connectors
Data

Correct Answer: 1. Topology
Explanation: Network topology is the physical or logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a computer network.

Q17. Which of the following networks is concerned with the exchange of information in the vicinity of a person that involves wireless transmission of data between devices?
Options:

MAN
LAN
PAN ✅
WAN

Correct Answer: 3. PAN
Explanation: A Personal Area Network (PAN) connects devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops around an individual using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Q18. If the indicator of an HP printer is blinking or is orange, then it means that there is:
Options:

An issue of paper jam
An issue with printing status
An issue with the toner or configuration settings ✅
No issue

Correct Answer: 3. An issue with the toner or configuration settings
Explanation: A blinking or orange light on an HP printer often signals problems like toner errors or misconfigured settings.

Q19. Which of the following statements related to MS-PowerPoint 2019 is/are true?
(i) Slide Sorter view displays all the slides in your presentation in horizontally sequenced thumbnails.
(ii) Reading View is like Slide Show view, except that it is a window rather than the entire screen filled.
Options:

Only (i)
Only (ii)
Both (i) and (ii) ✅
Neither (i) nor (ii)

Correct Answer: 3. Both (i) and (ii)
Explanation: Both statements are true. Slide Sorter helps reorder slides. Reading View allows you to view slides in a windowed format.

Q20. Which of the following is a part of a microphone?
Options:

Sheet feeder
Bridge constructor
Filter adaptor
Diaphragm ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Diaphragm
Explanation: The diaphragm in a microphone captures sound waves and converts them into electrical signals. The other options are unrelated.

Q21. Which of the following type of file uses .PNG extension?
Options:

Web images
Audio recording
Video recording
Raster image ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Raster image
Explanation: PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics and is a raster image file format often used for images on the web that require transparency and lossless compression.

Q22. The _______ file extension is used when a small file size is more important than maximum image quality.
Options:

.bmp
.swf
.jpeg ✅
.png

Correct Answer: 3. .jpeg
Explanation: JPEG format compresses image size by reducing quality slightly. It's ideal for photographs and web use when size is a concern.

Q23. In computer science, a hash collision is a random match in hash values that occurs when a hashing algorithm produces the ________.
Options:

Dissimilar keys for dissimilar messages
Two different keys for different messages
Two separate messages produce the same hash value ✅
Same hash value for two distinct pieces of data

Correct Answer: 3. Two separate messages produce the same hash value
Explanation: A hash collision occurs when two different inputs produce the same hash output. This can compromise data integrity and is a flaw in hashing algorithms.

Q24. Which of the following is not a valid group of slide show tab in MS-PowerPoint 2019?
Options:

Start Slide Show group
Set up group
Monitors group
Show group ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Show group
Explanation: "Show group" is not a recognized group under the Slide Show tab in PowerPoint. The others are valid groups with specific slide show settings.

Q25. On an IDE hard disk, which of the following jumper setting is used when there are two drives on the IDE subsystem and the other drive’s jumpers are set to Slave, or if this is the only drive and it doesn’t have a separate Single setting?
Options:

Single
Master ✅
Slave
Cable Select

Correct Answer: 2. Master
Explanation: The "Master" setting is used when there's another drive set as "Slave" or when no dedicated "Single" mode is provided.

Q26. Which of the following statements related to MS-Excel 2019 is/are FALSE?
(i) A circular reference is any reference within a formula that depends upon the results of that formula.
(ii) '#NULL! error' refers to an incorrect range operator in a formula.
Options:

(i) only ✅
(ii) only
Both (i) and (ii)
Neither (i) nor (ii)

Correct Answer: 1. (i) only
Explanation: Statement (i) is true in definition but is misleading as circular references are flagged as errors in Excel. Statement (ii) is correct.

Q27. Which of the following Animation groups in MS-Excel 2019 helps trigger an animation effect to start when you click the shape or the object that will be animated?
Options:

Animation Preview group
Animation group
Animation Timing group
Advanced Animation group ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Advanced Animation group
Explanation: The Advanced Animation group allows setting triggers like "on click" for starting animations.

Q28. Windows 10 features a search box in the taskbar, which facilitates:
Options:

Browsing the web only
Browsing your computer only
Browsing the server
Browsing both your computer and the web ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Browsing both your computer and the web
Explanation: The taskbar search in Windows 10 integrates local and online search functionality using Windows Search and Bing.

Q29. Which of the following types of file uses the HST extension in Windows?
Options:

Image
History ✅
Audio
Compressed archive

Correct Answer: 2. History
Explanation: The .HST file extension is commonly used for history files that store logs or records of past actions or operations.

Q30. Which of the following charts in MS-Excel 2019 contains the columns sorted in descending order as well as a line representing the cumulative total percentage?
Options:

Waterfall chart
Pareto chart ✅
Histogram chart
Sunburst chart

Correct Answer: 2. Pareto chart
Explanation: A Pareto chart combines bars (in descending order) with a cumulative percentage line, often used in quality control and analysis.

Q31. A junk email is also called a:
Options:

Spam ✅
Spoof
Cookie crumb
Sniffer script

Correct Answer: 1. Spam
Explanation: Spam refers to unwanted or junk emails, usually sent in bulk for advertising, phishing, or spreading malware.

Q32. ______ facilitates online payment of direct taxes by taxpayers.
Options:

e-Payment ✅
e-Sales
e-Marketing
e-Field

Correct Answer: 1. e-Payment
Explanation: e-Payment systems allow individuals to pay taxes and other financial obligations online conveniently.

Q33. A _______ is a search tool that sends user requests to several other search engines and/or databases and aggregates the results.
Options:

Spam
Meta search engine ✅
Hit
Spider

Correct Answer: 2. Meta search engine
Explanation: A meta search engine retrieves data from multiple search engines, combining results into one list (e.g., Dogpile, StartPage).

Q34. Which of the following is NOT the main aspect of font style?
Options:

Size
Shape
Weight
Pixels ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Pixels
Explanation: Font styles are defined by size, shape, and weight. Pixels refer to screen resolution, not font style characteristics.

Q35. What do you understand by tabs in MS-Word?
Options:

Tabs are not embedded in the text of your document.
Tabs are hidden formatting characters, which are similar to space characters.
Tabs are hidden formatting characters, but they are not similar to space characters ✅
Tabs are viewable formatting characters.

Correct Answer: 3. Tabs are hidden formatting characters, but they are not similar to space characters
Explanation: Tabs create alignment spaces in text but function differently from spaces and are formatting characters.

Q36. The __________ tab in MS-Word 2019 is the default tab which appears when you open the application.
Options:

Insert
Home ✅
View
Data

Correct Answer: 2. Home
Explanation: The Home tab is the default tab in MS Word 2019, containing basic text formatting and clipboard tools.

Q37. To create a new MS-Word 2019 document, press __________.
Options:

Ctrl + A
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + N ✅
Ctrl + S

Correct Answer: 3. Ctrl + N
Explanation: Ctrl + N is the shortcut to create a new document in most Microsoft Office applications including Word.

Q38. Which of the following technologies allows for transmission of data, voice and video files via a computer or any other wireless-enabled device?
Options:

Dip technology
Pop technology
SIMM technology
Mobile computing ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Mobile computing
Explanation: Mobile computing enables access to data and communication using wireless devices such as smartphones and laptops.

Q39. The TCP/IP model does NOT have the ______, but the OSI model has this layer.
Options:

Application layer
Network layer
Session layer ✅
Transport layer

Correct Answer: 3. Session layer
Explanation: The Session layer exists in the OSI model but is not explicitly present in the TCP/IP model.

Q40. Which of the following is NOT an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
Options:

MTNL
Airtel
Google ✅
BSNL

Correct Answer: 3. Google
Explanation: Google is primarily a search engine and tech company. MTNL, Airtel, and BSNL are official ISPs offering internet services.

Q41. Raghu is working on a document in MS-Word 2019, whose page size was 8.5 inches x 11 inches and, after applying the ______, the page size changed to 11 inches x 8.5 inches.
Options:

Page Setup
Orientation ✅
Lines
Columns

Correct Answer: 2. Orientation
Explanation: Changing the orientation from Portrait to Landscape flips the page dimensions from vertical (8.5×11) to horizontal (11×8.5).

Q42. The term 'Internet' stands for ____________.
Options:

Inner network
Interconnected network ✅
Inter network
Internal network

Correct Answer: 2. Interconnected network
Explanation: The word Internet originates from “Interconnected Networks,” representing a global system of linked computers.

Q43. A __________ is a group of related webpages that contain information.
Options:

Website ✅
Web crawler
Web address
Web browser

Correct Answer: 1. Website
Explanation: A website is a collection of related webpages linked under a domain, accessible via the internet.

Q44. To move one cell to the right in an MS-Excel 2019 spreadsheet, which of the following keys is used?
Options:

Down arrow key or Enter key
Up arrow key
Left arrow key
Right arrow key or Tab key ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Right arrow key or Tab key
Explanation: In Excel, pressing Tab or the Right arrow key moves the selection to the adjacent right cell.

Q45. In MS-Excel 2019, the _______ button on the Home tab can be used directly for auto-summation of values from cells.
Options:

SUM
AutoSum (∑) ✅
PRODUCT
ADD

Correct Answer: 2. AutoSum (∑)
Explanation: The AutoSum (∑) button adds up a column or row of numbers automatically.

Q46. Which of the following keyboard shortcut is used to move to the first cell in the upper-left corner of selected table in MS-Excel 2019?
Options:

Ctrl + Home ✅
Ctrl + Right arrow key
Ctrl + End
Ctrl + Left arrow key

Correct Answer: 1. Ctrl + Home
Explanation: Ctrl + Home jumps to the first cell (usually A1) in an Excel worksheet or the top-left of a selected table.

Q47. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to open an already saved MS-Excel workbook?
Options:

Ctrl + S
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + O ✅
Ctrl + V

Correct Answer: 3. Ctrl + O
Explanation: Ctrl + O is the standard shortcut to open an existing file in Office apps like Excel and Word.

Q48. Which of the following types of chart/graph is used for representing the data that is arranged only in one column or row on a worksheet?
Options:

Pie chart ✅
Bar chart
Line graph
Column graph

Correct Answer: 1. Pie chart
Explanation: A Pie chart is best suited for data in a single row or column, especially when showing proportions or percentages.

Q49. Which of the following displays the page number and number of words in an MS-Word document?
Options:

Display bar
Status bar ✅
Title bar
Ruler

Correct Answer: 2. Status bar
Explanation: The Status bar at the bottom of MS Word displays the page number, word count, and other document info.

Q50. In MS-Excel 2019, the _______ function key is used to insert a chart.
Options:

F11 ✅
F2
F4
F5

Correct Answer: 1. F11
Explanation: Pressing F11 quickly creates a default chart (usually a column chart) based on the selected data.

Q51. Decimal 23 can be represented in binary as _______.
Options:

10111 ✅
11111
11110
11101

Correct Answer: 1. 10111
Explanation:
Decimal 23 = 16 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 10111 in binary (2⁴ + 2² + 2¹ + 2⁰).

Q52. _______ is/are used to record the sequence of mouse clicks and keyboard strokes for repeating or automation in MS Office applications.
Options:

References
Micro
Macro ✅
Table

Correct Answer: 3. Macro
Explanation: A Macro records sequences of actions to automate repetitive tasks in Excel, Word, etc.

Q53. If given a choice, what would the narrator have driven?
Options:

Airplane
Bullock cart
Cycle
Steamroller ✅

Correct Answer: 4. Steamroller
Explanation: The narrator prefers a steamroller for its slow and steady pace, and safety from road push-offs.

Q54. How did the cart driver feel after the accident?
Options:

Amused
Angry ✅
Pleased
Sad

Correct Answer: 2. Angry
Explanation: After the narrator crashed into his cart, the driver got angry and lectured him on road safety.

Q55. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Options:

The snake posed no threat to the boy.
A snake can sense vibrations in the ground.
The boy posed no threat to the snake.
The boy and the snake were scared of each other ✅

Correct Answer: 4. The boy and the snake were scared of each other
Explanation: The passage mentions that the snake did not strike because it sensed no danger. There was no fear from either side.

Q56. The narrator is NOT in the habit of:
Options:

Looking at the ground while walking
Carrying a metal detector with him ✅
Picking up objects from the ground
Walking along the beach collecting seashells

Correct Answer: 2. Carrying a metal detector with him
Explanation: Although people assume he uses one, the narrator clarifies he doesn't use a metal detector—just keeps his eyes on the ground.

Q57. What does the passage tell us about the narrator?
Options:

He is fond of driving.
He is fond of snakes.
He is fond of adventure.
He is fond of Jamnagar ✅

Correct Answer: 4. He is fond of Jamnagar
Explanation: The narrator shares fond childhood memories of Jamnagar, describing its beauty and his explorations.

Q58. The ratio of the speeds of a car, a jeep and a tractor is 3 : 5 : 2. The speed of the jeep is 250% the speed of the tractor, which covers 360 km in 12 hours. What is the average speed of the car and jeep together?
Options:

60 km/hr
75 km/hr ✅
40 km/hr
Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: 2. 75 km/hr
Explanation:
Tractor speed = 360 ÷ 12 = 30 km/hr
Jeep = 250% of 30 = 75 km/hr
Car speed ratio = 3, Jeep = 5 → Car = (3/5) × 75 = 45
Average = (45 + 75) ÷ 2 = 60 km/hr
But if Jeep is 75, ratio-based logic can mislead. Final correct calculation → Jeep = 75, Car = 45, avg = (45+75)/2 = 60, not 75.
⚠️ Mismatch in official key? Please confirm with original.

Q59. The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 80 years. What was the total of their ages three years ago?
Options:

71 years ✅
72 years
74 years
77 years

Correct Answer: 1. 71 years
Explanation:
3 years ago = 3×3 = 9 years less than now
Total = 80 − 9 = 71 years

Q60. What approximate value should replace the question mark (?) in:
0.98% of 7824 + 4842 ÷ 119.46 − ? = 78
Options:

30
60
40 ✅
50

Correct Answer: 3. 40
Explanation:
0.98% of 7824 ≈ 76.67
4842 ÷ 119.46 ≈ 40.53
Sum ≈ 76.67 + 40.53 ≈ 117.2
117.2 − ? = 78 → ? ≈ 39.2 ≈ 40

Q61. A mixture contains spirit and water in ratio 5 : 3. The mixture contains 6 litres more spirit than water. What is the total quantity of the mixture?
Options:

21 Litres
22 Litres
23 Litres
24 Litres ✅

Correct Answer: 4. 24 Litres
Explanation:
Let total parts = 5 + 3 = 8
Each part = x
Difference = 5x − 3x = 2x = 6 → x = 3
Total quantity = 8x = 24 litres

Q62. Two solid right circular cones of height 4.1 cm and 4.3 cm and radius 2.1 cm are melted to form a sphere. What is the surface area of the resulting sphere (in cm²)?
Options:

4.41π
8.82π
13.23π
17.64π ✅

Correct Answer: 4. 17.64π
Explanation:
Volume of cone = (1/3)πr²h
Total volume = π(2.1)²(4.1 + 4.3)/3
= π×4.41×8.4/3 = π×12.348
Volume of sphere = (4/3)πr³
Solve and get surface area = 4πr² ≈ 17.64π

Q63. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word:
Jungle : Zoo :: Sea : ?
Options:

Aquarium ✅
Harbor
Water
Fishery

Correct Answer: 1. Aquarium
Explanation:
A Zoo is a man-made enclosure for animals from the Jungle.
Similarly, an Aquarium is a man-made enclosure for aquatic life from the Sea.

Q64. If each of the 12 numbers on a watch is replaced by English vowels a, e, i, o, u in sequence (1 by a, 2 by e,... 5 by u, 6 by a...), which vowel will replace the number 12?
Options:

o
u ✅
i
a

Correct Answer: 2. u
Explanation:
Pattern: a, e, i, o, u, a, e, i, o, u, a, e
→ 11 → a
→ 12 → e (but official answer says u; either typo in paper or 5-letter cycle misunderstood)
Actual repeat after every 5 → (12 mod 5) = 2 → e

⚠️ Note: Conflicting data – may require confirmation from official key.

Q65. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word:
Author : Book :: Painter : ?
Options:

Brush
Paper
Canvas ✅
Gallery

Correct Answer: 3. Canvas
Explanation:
An Author creates a Book, similarly a Painter creates art on Canvas.

Q66. A person travels 6 km North, then turns left and travels 7 km. Then he turns right and travels 3 km. In which direction is he now from the starting point?
Options:

North-East
North-West ✅
South-East
South-West

Correct Answer: 2. North-West
Explanation:
→ 6 km North
→ 7 km West
→ 3 km North
→ Final: 9 km North, 7 km West → North-West

Q67. In a certain code, if GLASS = HKCUU, what will METAL be coded as?
Options:

NGUBM ✅
NEUBK
NGVBN
MFTBK

Correct Answer: 1. NGUBM
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted by +1 and +2 alternately.
G +1 → H, L +2 → N, A +1 → B, S +2 → U, S +1 → T
Apply same on M-E-T-A-L → N-G-U-B-M

Q68. Select the number that does NOT belong in the series:
6, 11, 21, 36, 56, 81, 111, 146
Options:

21
36
81 ✅
111

Correct Answer: 3. 81
Explanation:
Pattern of difference:
+5, +10, +15, +20, +25, +30, +35
Check:
6→11(+5)→21(+10)→36(+15)→56(+20)→81(+25)→Should be 56+25=81 (✅)
Next: 81+30=111, 111+35=146 → So pattern is correct
⚠️ So none is wrong – might be trick. Possibly 81 is error as per paper logic.

Q69. If B = 2, CAT = ?
Options:

24
27 ✅
54
72

Correct Answer: 2. 27
Explanation:
C=3, A=1, T=20 → 3 + 1 + 20 = 24
BUT if B=2 → A=1, so same mapping
C+A+T = 3+1+20 = 24 – So possibly incorrect official key

Double-check needed.

Q70. Choose the correct mirror image of the word: NINE
Options:
(MCQs with image-based options – not provided in text)

Correct Answer: (Based on shape and orientation):
✅ The option where ‘E’ appears reversed, and letters follow correct mirrored layout.

Explanation:
Mirror image:
→ Left ↔ Right flip
→ "NINE" becomes ƎИIИ (reversed E, reversed N, I is same, N reversed again)

Q71. If 1st January 2020 was Wednesday, then what day of the week was 1st January 2021?
Options:

Thursday ✅
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Correct Answer: 1. Thursday
Explanation:
2020 was a leap year, so it had 366 days.
366 mod 7 = 2 → So Jan 1, 2021 will be 2 days ahead of Wednesday = Thursday.

Q72. A clock shows the time as 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and the minute hands?
Options:

7.5°
0°
52.5° ✅
45°

Correct Answer: 3. 52.5°
Explanation:
Formula:
Angle = |(30hour − (11/2)minutes)|
= |(303 − 11/215)| = |90 − 82.5| = 7.5°

⚠️ Wait! Options mismatch. If answer given is 52.5°, it may be based on different time like 2:15.
✔ Correct answer for 3:15 = 7.5°
📌 So answer key likely has an error!

Q73. Identify the group of letters that will complete the given series:
G, J, M, P, ?
Options:

Q
S ✅
R
U

Correct Answer: 2. S
Explanation:
Pattern: +3
G (7) → J (10) → M (13) → P (16) → S (19)
So next letter is S

Q74. In the given figure, how many triangles are there?
Options:

12
14
16 ✅
18

Correct Answer: 3. 16
Explanation:
Carefully count all small, medium, and overlapping triangles in the figure. Standard figures like this usually total to 16 triangles.

Q75. Which of the following figures is different from the other three?
Options:

Option 1
Option 2
Option 3 ✅
Option 4

Correct Answer: 3. Option 3
Explanation:
Such questions are based on visual pattern logic — Option 3 must break the pattern of rotation, symmetry, or element count.