Indian Computing and Society

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Who is considered the father of Indian computing?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of Indian computing for his pioneering efforts in establishing the field in India.

Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Bengaluru


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its thriving technology industry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a brilliant Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of the Fibonacci sequence.

What was the name of the first Indian supercomputer?

  1. PARAM 8000

  2. PARAM 10000

  3. PARAM Padma

  4. PARAM Yuva II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PARAM 8000 was the first Indian supercomputer, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 1991.

Which Indian organization is responsible for developing and promoting indigenous computing technologies?

  1. National Informatics Centre (NIC)

  2. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is an Indian organization dedicated to developing and promoting indigenous computing technologies.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital literacy and access to technology?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital India is an Indian government initiative launched in 2015 to promote digital literacy, access to technology, and digital infrastructure.

Which Indian city is known as the "IT hub of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Pune


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hyderabad is often referred to as the "IT hub of India" due to its large concentration of IT companies and professionals.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies?

  1. AI for All

  2. AI for Good

  3. AI for India

  4. AI for Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AI for All is an Indian government initiative launched in 2018 to promote the development and adoption of AI technologies for the benefit of all citizens.

Which Indian company is known for its contributions to the development of open-source software?

  1. Infosys

  2. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  3. Wipro

  4. Red Hat India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red Hat India is an Indian subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc., a leading provider of open-source software solutions.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the development of quantum computing technologies?

  1. Quantum India

  2. Quantum Leap

  3. Quantum Revolution

  4. Quantum Computing for All


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quantum India is an Indian government initiative launched in 2020 to promote the development and adoption of quantum computing technologies.

Which Indian city is known as the "Cyber City of India"?

  1. Gurugram

  2. Noida

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurugram, formerly known as Gurgaon, is often referred to as the "Cyber City of India" due to its large concentration of IT companies and professionals.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the development of blockchain technologies?

  1. Blockchain for All

  2. Blockchain for Good

  3. Blockchain for India

  4. Blockchain for Development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Blockchain for India is an Indian government initiative launched in 2019 to promote the development and adoption of blockchain technologies.

Which Indian company is known for its contributions to the development of cloud computing technologies?

  1. Amazon Web Services (AWS) India

  2. Microsoft Azure India

  3. Google Cloud India

  4. IBM Cloud India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India is the Indian subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, Inc., a leading provider of cloud computing services.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the development of 5G technologies?

  1. 5G for All

  2. 5G for Good

  3. 5G for India

  4. 5G for Development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

5G for India is an Indian government initiative launched in 2020 to promote the development and adoption of 5G technologies.

Which Indian city is known as the "FinTech hub of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bengaluru is often referred to as the "FinTech hub of India" due to its large concentration of FinTech companies and professionals.

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