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Which Arab scientist could be given the credit of christening the mathematical discipline of algorithm?
Options- A. Al-Khwarizmi
- B. Ibn al -Haytham
- C. Ibn Rushd
- D. Ibn Sina
- Correct Answer
- Al-Khwarizmi
ExplanationMu?ammad ibn M?s? al-Khw?rizm?, formerly Latinized as Algorithmi,was a Persianscholar who produced works in mathematics, astronomy, and geography under the patronage of the Caliph Al-Ma'mun of the Abbasid Caliphate.
He also developed the concept of the algorithm in mathematics, which is why some have called him the "grandfather of computer science".
His name gave rise to the terms algorism and algorithm.
- 1. The mean surface temperature of the sun is estimated to be of the prder of
Options- A. 5500?C
- B. 4000?C
- C. 2000?C
- D. 1000?C Discuss
- 2. The Pyrenees mountains are located on the border between ____ and ____
Options- A. Romania, Bulgaria
- B. Norway, Sweden
- C. Hungary, Romania
- D. France, Spain Discuss
- 3. What is the relationship between resistivity r and conductivity s?
Options- A. R = s2
- B. R = s
- C. R > s
- D. R = 1/s Discuss
- 4. Which of the following is used as a lubricant?
Options- A. Graphite
- B. Silica
- C. Iron Oxide
- D. Diamond Discuss
- 5. Fenway Park is the home field of what Major League Baseball team?
Options- A. New York Yankees
- B. Chicago White Sox
- C. Montreal Expos
- D. Boston Red Sox Discuss
- 6. The religion of Afghanistan is
Options- A. Islam
- B. Buddhism
- C. Hinduism
- D. Christianity Discuss
- 7. Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics?
Options- A. P.T.Usha
- B. Karnam Malleshwari
- C. Kunjarani Devi
- D. Bachendri Pal Discuss
- 8. Who is known as 'Desert Fox'?
Options- A. Bismarck
- B. Eisenhower
- C. Gen. Rommel
- D. Walter Scott Discuss
- 9. The letters, "DOS" stand for...
Options- A. Data Out System
- B. Disk Out System
- C. Disk Operating System
- D. Data Operating System Discuss
- 10. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?
Options- A. Nepal
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Myanmar Discuss
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Correct Answer: 5500?C
Correct Answer: France, Spain
Correct Answer: R = 1/s
Correct Answer: Graphite
Correct Answer: Boston Red Sox
Correct Answer: Islam
Correct Answer: Karnam Malleshwari
Correct Answer: Gen. Rommel
Correct Answer: Disk Operating System
Correct Answer: Myanmar
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