General Knowledge - Inventions

Exercise : Inventions - Section 1
  • Inventions - Section 1
101.
Who invented the phonograph?
Thomas Edison
John Kruesi
Jules Levy
Alexander Graham Bell
Answer: Option
Explanation:
John Kruesi was a mechanic for Edison, and Kruesi built the phonograph. Edison designed it, and later improved the phonograph.

102.
What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?
Cream soda
Coca-Cola
Dr. Pepper
Sprite
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cherry-flavored cola made its debut at Morrison's Old Corner Drugstore.

103.
Who invented fuel cells in 1839?
Buckminster Fuller
Sir William Grove
Sylvester Graham
Joyce Hall
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fuel cells were invented in 1839 by Sir William Grove.

104.
The ELECTRIC BATTERY, who's charged with inventing this one?
Hertz
Amper
Galvani
Volta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian, Alessandro Volta discovered the first practical battery in 1800. Life would be very different without batteries.

105.
In which decade was the ARRL founded?
1940s
1930s
1920s
1910s
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of the American Radio Relay League.