Information Technology in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history, growth, and impact of Information Technology in India.
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When was the first computer introduced in India?

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

  4. 1970


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first computer, an IBM 1620, was introduced in India in 1960 at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

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

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. Bengaluru


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, is widely recognized as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its concentration of high-tech industries and startups.

Who is considered the 'Father of the Indian Software Industry'?

  1. N. R. Narayana Murthy

  2. Azim Premji

  3. Sam Pitroda

  4. F. C. Kohli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

F. C. Kohli, former Chairman and Managing Director of TCS, is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Software Industry' for his contributions to the growth and development of the sector.

Which Indian company is the largest IT services company in the world?

  1. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest IT services company in the world by revenue.

Which Indian company developed the world's first indigenous supercomputer?

  1. C-DAC

  2. DRDO

  3. ISRO

  4. BARC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) developed the world's first indigenous supercomputer, Param, in 1991.

What is the name of India's national e-governance program?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Swachh Bharat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital India is the Government of India's flagship program to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Which Indian state has the highest number of IT parks?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, has the highest number of IT parks in India.

What is the name of India's first satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975.

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

  1. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his contributions to India's missile program.

What is the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for India's space program?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. C-DAC

  4. BARC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) is the space agency of India, responsible for India's space program.

What is the name of India's first indigenous fighter jet?

  1. Tejas

  2. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

  3. Mirage 2000

  4. Jaguar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tejas is India's first indigenous fighter jet, developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Program'?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, is known as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Program'.

What is the name of India's first nuclear submarine?

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Kalvari

  4. INS Karanj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INS Arihant is India's first nuclear submarine, launched in 2009.

Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Joy'?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is known as the 'City of Joy'.

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