Indian Computing and Globalization

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Which Indian company is known for its contributions to Open Source Software and has a global presence?

  1. Infosys

  2. TCS

  3. Wipro

  4. Red Hat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red Hat is an American multinational software company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is known for its contributions to Open Source Software and has a global presence.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 1975 and marked a significant milestone in India's space program?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite launched into space in 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.

Which Indian city is known as the "IT capital of India" and is home to many multinational technology companies?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known as the "IT capital of India" and is home to many multinational technology companies.

What is the name of the Indian software company that developed the world's first fully indigenous supercomputer?

  1. TCS

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. C-DAC


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) is an Indian government-owned research and development organization. It developed the world's first fully indigenous supercomputer, Param.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory and is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.

What is the name of the Indian software company that developed the world's largest software development platform?

  1. TCS

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. It developed the world's largest software development platform, TCS BaNCS.

Which Indian city is known as the "Cyber City of India" and is home to many IT parks and technology companies?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Gurgaon

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gurgaon, also known as Gurugram, is a city in the Indian state of Haryana. It is known as the "Cyber City of India" and is home to many IT parks and technology companies.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2014 and is designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas?

  1. GSAT-16

  2. GSAT-17

  3. GSAT-18

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GSAT-19 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2014. It is designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to calculus and is considered one of the founders of modern mathematics?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to calculus. He is considered one of the founders of modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian software company that developed the world's first fully indigenous operating system?

  1. TCS

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. Red Hat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red Hat is an American multinational software company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is known for its contributions to Open Source Software and has a global presence.

Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" and is home to many technology startups and venture capital firms?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" and is home to many technology startups and venture capital firms.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 and is designed to provide navigation services to users in India and the surrounding region?

  1. IRNSS-1A

  2. IRNSS-1B

  3. IRNSS-1C

  4. IRNSS-1D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IRNSS-1D is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017. It is designed to provide navigation services to users in India and the surrounding region.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to algebra and is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to algebra. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.

What is the name of the Indian software company that developed the world's first fully indigenous cloud computing platform?

  1. TCS

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. It developed the world's first fully indigenous cloud computing platform, TCS Ion.

Which Indian city is known as the "FinTech capital of India" and is home to many financial technology companies and startups?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bangalore

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known as the "FinTech capital of India" and is home to many financial technology companies and startups.

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