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Q1.The first computer programmer is generally regarded as whom?

Medium
A Ada Lovelace
B Charles Babbage
C Alan Turing
D John von Neumann
Inventors PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Ada Lovelace is regarded as the first computer programmer.

Q2.Who invented the ballpoint pen?

Hard
A Laszlo Biro
B John Loud
C George Parker
D Lewis Waterman
Inventors CSS

Correct Answer: A

Laszlo Biro patented the modern ballpoint pen in 1938.

Q3.Who invented the sewing machine?

Hard
A Elias Howe
B Isaac Singer
C James Hargreaves
D Richard Arkwright
Inventors PMS

Correct Answer: A

Elias Howe patented the first practical lockstitch sewing machine in 1846.

Q4.Who is known as the father of the computer?

Easy
A Charles Babbage
B Alan Turing
C John Napier
D Blaise Pascal
Inventors FPSC

Correct Answer: A

Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine and is called the father of the computer.