Inventions-General Knowledge questions and answers
Inventions-General Knowledge questions and answers
121. Who invented Internal Combustion Engine?
A.Roger Bacon
B.Karl Benz
C.Dr. Alan M. Turing
D.Otto
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
122. When was Monopoly created?
A.1940s
B.1930s
C.1920s
D.1950s
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: After the Stock Market crash, a buying and selling game created by Charles Darrow came to be. The first games were hand drawn on linoleum with streets from Atlantic City, N.J. as the property. He took the game to the Parker Brothers company, and Monopply was brought out for Christmas 1934. Everyone wanted to buy the games after Christmas, and Monopoly became a big success.
123. The initials JCB on earth-moving equipment are those of the founder of the company that makes it. What is his name?
A.John Christopher Ballantyne
B.Joseph Cyril Bamford
C.John Christopher Baxter
D.Jack Croxford Baker
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option E Explanation: Joseph Cyril Bamford founded the company that makes these iconic machines in 1945, in a 12ft X 15ft garage in Staffordshire.
124. What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?
A.Popsicle
B.Banana split
C.Cotton candy
D.Cracker Jacks
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: It was originally called the ‘Epsicle’ in his honor. (I can see why that name didn’t catch on).
125. When was Milk Tray first introduced?
A.1915
B.1934
C.1923
D.1942
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: Milk Tray was introduced in 1915 in open boxes arranged on wooden trays. Today, with its distinctive purple and gold cartons and popularised by the “Man in Black” television adverts, its one of the most popular chocolate assortments.
126. When was the toothbrush invented?
A.1770
B.1765
C.1790
D.1742
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option E Explanation: The first toothbrush was made out of a bone and small brush, by jail prisoner William Addis of England.
127. What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?
A.String bikini
B.Muumuu
C.Aloha shirt
D.Capri pants
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.
128. Who invented Fountain Pen?
A.John J. Loud
B.Sir Frank Whittle
C.Lewis E. Waterman
D.Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
129. What piece of clothing was invented by French fashion designer Louis Reard in 1946?
A.Zoot suit
B.Mini-skirt
C.Bikini
D.Tank top
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: The bikini, a two-piece swimsuit named for the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, made its debut on July 5, 1946.
130. In which year was MIDI introduced?
A.1987
B.1983
C.1973
D.1977
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
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