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August 30, 2006 09:46 IST
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1. Who invented the electric ceiling fan?
a) Philip H Diehl
b) Dr Schuyler Skaats
c) Ron Rezek

2. Where is the world's first Fan Museum located?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Beijing

3. Which fan company was known as Calcutta Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd?
a) Orient Fans
b) Polar
c) Usha

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The correct answer is Orient Fans .
Orient Fans started as a small company in Kolkata. In 1954, it was incorporated by the Birla group. With two plants at Faridabad and Kolkata, Orient Fans has a production capacity of over 3 million units. In 1988, Orient was the first company to introduce automatic coil winding, which enhanced the life of fans. Besides 3500 dealers in India, Orient exports fans to 20 countries. .
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Orient Fans started as a small company in Kolkata. In 1954, it was incorporated by the Birla group. With two plants at Faridabad and Kolkata, Orient Fans has a production capacity of over 3 million units. In 1988, Orient was the first company to introduce automatic coil winding, which enhanced the life of fans. Besides 3500 dealers in India, Orient exports fans to 20 countries. .

4. Which US company has tied up with Usha International?
a) Hunter Group
b) Monte Carlo
c) Modern Fan Company

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The correct answer is Hunter Group.
Usha International, a Siddharth Shriram group company started manufacturing fans in 1948. Usha with its presence in 60 countries tied up with Hunter, leading fan manufacturer in US to offer premium fans under the brand Usha-Hunter. The father and son duo - John and James Hunter made their first ceiling fan in 1886. Hunter fans are known for their innovative designs and durability. These fans can rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction so it can be used in summers for cooling and in winters for warm air. Some fans also have wooden blades.
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Usha International, a Siddharth Shriram group company started manufacturing fans in 1948. Usha with its presence in 60 countries tied up with Hunter, leading fan manufacturer in US to offer premium fans under the brand Usha-Hunter. The father and son duo - John and James Hunter made their first ceiling fan in 1886. Hunter fans are known for their innovative designs and durability. These fans can rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction so it can be used in summers for cooling and in winters for warm air. Some fans also have wooden blades.

5. The Modern Fan Co. is known for fans designed by?
a) Dr Schuyler Skaats
b) Helene Alexander
c) Ron Rezek

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The correct answer is Ron Rezek .
Ron Rezek, founder of The Modern Fan Co, designed the world's first contemporary-styled ceiling fan in 1986. He was granted patent for the fan's design and mechanics. Ron has created a number of innovative fans. In 1997, Ron started The Modern Fan Co in Ashland, Oregon. The company develops and sells only contemporary ceiling fans. In 2005, Ron introduced six new fan designs.
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Ron Rezek, founder of The Modern Fan Co, designed the world's first contemporary-styled ceiling fan in 1986. He was granted patent for the fan's design and mechanics. Ron has created a number of innovative fans. In 1997, Ron started The Modern Fan Co in Ashland, Oregon. The company develops and sells only contemporary ceiling fans. In 2005, Ron introduced six new fan designs.

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