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The phrase for this month is – Who made it 'first' to the finish line? Keeping in line with this spirit, we bring you a few world's first. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about them:
1. In which country did the world's first paper money appear?
a) China
b) The Netherlands
c) Canada
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The correct answer is China.
Jiaozi is a form of banknote which appeared in 10th century Sichuan, China during the rule of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Most numismatists regard it as the first paper money in history.
In Europe the first paper money consisted of paper 'coins' issued in Protestant Leyden (today, Leiden) in the Netherlands during the Spanish siege of 1574.
Emergency paper money hand-written on playing cards was used in French Canada from 1685.
The correct answer is China.
Jiaozi is a form of banknote which appeared in 10th century Sichuan, China during the rule of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Most numismatists regard it as the first paper money in history.
In Europe the first paper money consisted of paper 'coins' issued in Protestant Leyden (today, Leiden) in the Netherlands during the Spanish siege of 1574.
Emergency paper money hand-written on playing cards was used in French Canada from 1685.
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Jiaozi is a form of banknote which appeared in 10th century Sichuan, China during the rule of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Most numismatists regard it as the first paper money in history.
In Europe the first paper money consisted of paper 'coins' issued in Protestant Leyden (today, Leiden) in the Netherlands during the Spanish siege of 1574.
Emergency paper money hand-written on playing cards was used in French Canada from 1685.
Jiaozi is a form of banknote which appeared in 10th century Sichuan, China during the rule of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Most numismatists regard it as the first paper money in history.
In Europe the first paper money consisted of paper 'coins' issued in Protestant Leyden (today, Leiden) in the Netherlands during the Spanish siege of 1574.
Emergency paper money hand-written on playing cards was used in French Canada from 1685.
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2. Which was America's first daily newspaper?
a) Chicago Tribune
b) New York Times
c) The Pennsylvania Evening Post
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The correct answer is The Pennsylvania Evening Post.
In 1793, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became America's first daily newspaper. In 1851, selling for a penny a copy, the New York Times made its debut. Chicago Tribune was founded in 1847.
The correct answer is The Pennsylvania Evening Post.
In 1793, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became America's first daily newspaper. In 1851, selling for a penny a copy, the New York Times made its debut. Chicago Tribune was founded in 1847.
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In 1793, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became America's first daily newspaper. In 1851, selling for a penny a copy, the New York Times made its debut. Chicago Tribune was founded in 1847.
In 1793, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became America's first daily newspaper. In 1851, selling for a penny a copy, the New York Times made its debut. Chicago Tribune was founded in 1847.
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3. Which was the first movie magazine?
a) Photoplay
b) Esquire
c) Playboy
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The correct answer is Photoplay.
In 1912, Photoplay debuted as the first magazine for movie fans in the US. In 1933, Esquire was launched as the first men's magazine. In 1953, Playboy magazine hit the newsstands and a nude Marilyn Monroe graced the cover.
The correct answer is Photoplay.
In 1912, Photoplay debuted as the first magazine for movie fans in the US. In 1933, Esquire was launched as the first men's magazine. In 1953, Playboy magazine hit the newsstands and a nude Marilyn Monroe graced the cover.
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In 1912, Photoplay debuted as the first magazine for movie fans in the US. In 1933, Esquire was launched as the first men's magazine. In 1953, Playboy magazine hit the newsstands and a nude Marilyn Monroe graced the cover.
In 1912, Photoplay debuted as the first magazine for movie fans in the US. In 1933, Esquire was launched as the first men's magazine. In 1953, Playboy magazine hit the newsstands and a nude Marilyn Monroe graced the cover.
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4. Which was the world's first postage stamp?
a) Penny Black
b) 5-cent Franklin
c) 10 centimes bister
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The correct answer is Penny Black.
The world's first postage stamp appeared in Britain in 1840. Known as Penny Black, the tiny stamps (3/4 by 7/8 inches) with Queen Victoria's profile were printed using only black ink. Brazil is the second nation to have postage stamps.
5-cent Franklin and ten-cent Washington were the first US stamps and they appeared in 1847.
10 centimes bister appeared in France in 1850.
The correct answer is Penny Black.
The world's first postage stamp appeared in Britain in 1840. Known as Penny Black, the tiny stamps (3/4 by 7/8 inches) with Queen Victoria's profile were printed using only black ink. Brazil is the second nation to have postage stamps.
5-cent Franklin and ten-cent Washington were the first US stamps and they appeared in 1847.
10 centimes bister appeared in France in 1850.
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The world's first postage stamp appeared in Britain in 1840. Known as Penny Black, the tiny stamps (3/4 by 7/8 inches) with Queen Victoria's profile were printed using only black ink. Brazil is the second nation to have postage stamps.
5-cent Franklin and ten-cent Washington were the first US stamps and they appeared in 1847.
10 centimes bister appeared in France in 1850.
The world's first postage stamp appeared in Britain in 1840. Known as Penny Black, the tiny stamps (3/4 by 7/8 inches) with Queen Victoria's profile were printed using only black ink. Brazil is the second nation to have postage stamps.
5-cent Franklin and ten-cent Washington were the first US stamps and they appeared in 1847.
10 centimes bister appeared in France in 1850.
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5. Who invented the Scotch Tape?
a) John A Borden
b) Harry Coover
c) Richard Drew
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The correct answer is Richard Drew.
Scotch Tape or cellophane tape was invented in 1930 by banjo playing 3M engineer Richard Drew.
John A. Borden, another 3M engineer invented the first tape dispenser.
Superglue was discovered by Harry Coover while working for Kodak Research Laboratories Around 1750, the first glue patent was issued in Britain for a glue made from fish.
The correct answer is Richard Drew.
Scotch Tape or cellophane tape was invented in 1930 by banjo playing 3M engineer Richard Drew.
John A. Borden, another 3M engineer invented the first tape dispenser.
Superglue was discovered by Harry Coover while working for Kodak Research Laboratories Around 1750, the first glue patent was issued in Britain for a glue made from fish.
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Scotch Tape or cellophane tape was invented in 1930 by banjo playing 3M engineer Richard Drew.
John A. Borden, another 3M engineer invented the first tape dispenser.
Superglue was discovered by Harry Coover while working for Kodak Research Laboratories Around 1750, the first glue patent was issued in Britain for a glue made from fish.
Scotch Tape or cellophane tape was invented in 1930 by banjo playing 3M engineer Richard Drew.
John A. Borden, another 3M engineer invented the first tape dispenser.
Superglue was discovered by Harry Coover while working for Kodak Research Laboratories Around 1750, the first glue patent was issued in Britain for a glue made from fish.
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6. Who pioneered the world's first ambulance?
a) British
b) Americans
c) French
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The correct answer is French.
Surgeon-in-Chief of the French Grand Army, "Baron Dominiquie Larrey" created the first official army medical corp in 1792.
In the 1950s the United States pioneered helicopter-ambulances during the Korean War. In 1968, St Vincent's Hospital in New York City started the first mobile coronary care unit.
However, During the Crusades of the 11th Century, the Knights of St John received instruction in first-aid treatment from Arab and Greek doctors.
The correct answer is French.
Surgeon-in-Chief of the French Grand Army, "Baron Dominiquie Larrey" created the first official army medical corp in 1792.
In the 1950s the United States pioneered helicopter-ambulances during the Korean War. In 1968, St Vincent's Hospital in New York City started the first mobile coronary care unit.
However, During the Crusades of the 11th Century, the Knights of St John received instruction in first-aid treatment from Arab and Greek doctors.
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Surgeon-in-Chief of the French Grand Army, "Baron Dominiquie Larrey" created the first official army medical corp in 1792.
In the 1950s the United States pioneered helicopter-ambulances during the Korean War. In 1968, St Vincent's Hospital in New York City started the first mobile coronary care unit.
However, During the Crusades of the 11th Century, the Knights of St John received instruction in first-aid treatment from Arab and Greek doctors. .
Surgeon-in-Chief of the French Grand Army, "Baron Dominiquie Larrey" created the first official army medical corp in 1792.
In the 1950s the United States pioneered helicopter-ambulances during the Korean War. In 1968, St Vincent's Hospital in New York City started the first mobile coronary care unit.
However, During the Crusades of the 11th Century, the Knights of St John received instruction in first-aid treatment from Arab and Greek doctors. .
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7. Who made the first rubber balloons?
a) Michael Faraday
b) Etienne Montgolfier
c) Neither
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The correct answer is Michael Faraday.
The first rubber balloons were made by Professor Michael Faraday in 1824 for use in his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London. Hot air balloons were first flown by the brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier.
The correct answer is Michael Faraday.
The first rubber balloons were made by Professor Michael Faraday in 1824 for use in his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London. Hot air balloons were first flown by the brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier.
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The first rubber balloons were made by Professor Michael Faraday in 1824 for use in his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London. Hot air balloons were first flown by the brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier.
The first rubber balloons were made by Professor Michael Faraday in 1824 for use in his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London. Hot air balloons were first flown by the brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier.
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8. Who invented the world's first matchstick?
a) Johan Edvard Lundstrom
b) John Walker
c) Joshua Pusey
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The correct answer is John Walker.
English chemist and apothecary John Walker in 1827 discovered that if he coated the end of a stick with certain chemicals and let them dry, he could start a fire by striking the stick anywhere.
In 1889, Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook and named it Flexibles.
In 1855, Johan Edvard Lundstrom of Sweden patented the safety matches.
The correct answer is John Walker.
English chemist and apothecary John Walker in 1827 discovered that if he coated the end of a stick with certain chemicals and let them dry, he could start a fire by striking the stick anywhere.
In 1889, Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook and named it Flexibles.
In 1855, Johan Edvard Lundstrom of Sweden patented the safety matches.
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English chemist and apothecary John Walker in 1827 discovered that if he coated the end of a stick with certain chemicals and let them dry, he could start a fire by striking the stick anywhere.
In 1889, Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook and named it Flexibles.
In 1855, Johan Edvard Lundstrom of Sweden patented the safety matches.
English chemist and apothecary John Walker in 1827 discovered that if he coated the end of a stick with certain chemicals and let them dry, he could start a fire by striking the stick anywhere.
In 1889, Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook and named it Flexibles.
In 1855, Johan Edvard Lundstrom of Sweden patented the safety matches.
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9. Who is the first Indian woman to graduate from the Harvard Business School?
a) Naina Lal Kidwai
b) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
c) Gita Piramal
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The correct answer is Naina Lal Kidwai.
Naina Lal Kidwai, one of the head honchos of HSBC's investment banking business in India, was instrumental in the New York Stock Exchange listing of Wipro; in facilitating nationwide cellular phone service through a deal involving the Tata and Birla families and AT&T; and in a number of privatisation deals.
The correct answer is Naina Lal Kidwai.
Naina Lal Kidwai, one of the head honchos of HSBC's investment banking business in India, was instrumental in the New York Stock Exchange listing of Wipro; in facilitating nationwide cellular phone service through a deal involving the Tata and Birla families and AT&T; and in a number of privatisation deals.
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Naina Lal Kidwai, one of the head honchos of HSBC's investment banking business in India, was instrumental in the New York Stock Exchange listing of Wipro; in facilitating nationwide cellular phone service through a deal involving the Tata and Birla families and AT&T; and in a number of privatisation deals.
Naina Lal Kidwai, one of the head honchos of HSBC's investment banking business in India, was instrumental in the New York Stock Exchange listing of Wipro; in facilitating nationwide cellular phone service through a deal involving the Tata and Birla families and AT&T; and in a number of privatisation deals.
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10. What was the first Ambassador car called?
a) Landmaster
b) Amby
c) Ambassador Mark I
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The correct answer is Landmaster.
The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
The correct answer is Landmaster.
The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
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The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
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11. What was Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal's 1st job?
a) Journalist
b) Trader
c) Cashier
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The correct answer is Cashier.
Goyal started his career as a cashier at his maternal uncle's company with a salary of Rs 300 a month. Today, the Jet Airways promoter is one of richest Indians.
The correct answer is Cashier.
Goyal started his career as a cashier at his maternal uncle's company with a salary of Rs 300 a month. Today, the Jet Airways promoter is one of richest Indians.
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Goyal started his career as a cashier at his maternal uncle's company with a salary of Rs 300 a month. Today, the Jet Airways promoter is one of richest Indians.
Goyal started his career as a cashier at his maternal uncle's company with a salary of Rs 300 a month. Today, the Jet Airways promoter is one of richest Indians.
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12. Which actress was Lux soap's first brand ambassador?
a) Madhubala
b) Devika Rani
c) Leela Chitnis
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The correct answer is Leela Chitnis.
Lux soap was launched in India in 1929. The soap's very first advertisement featured actress Leela Chitnis as its brand ambassador. It was popularly known as 'the beauty soap of film stars.'
Actress Aishwarya Rai is the current brand ambassador for Lux. Since the 1930s, over 400 Hollywood actresses have marketed the soap to women as a beauty enhancer.
The correct answer is Leela Chitnis.
Lux soap was launched in India in 1929. The soap's very first advertisement featured actress Leela Chitnis as its brand ambassador. It was popularly known as 'the beauty soap of film stars.'
Actress Aishwarya Rai is the current brand ambassador for Lux. Since the 1930s, over 400 Hollywood actresses have marketed the soap to women as a beauty enhancer.
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Lux soap was launched in India in 1929. The soap's very first advertisement featured actress Leela Chitnis as its brand ambassador. It was popularly known as 'the beauty soap of film stars.'
Actress Aishwarya Rai is the current brand ambassador for Lux. Since the 1930s, over 400 Hollywood actresses have marketed the soap to women as a beauty enhancer.
Lux soap was launched in India in 1929. The soap's very first advertisement featured actress Leela Chitnis as its brand ambassador. It was popularly known as 'the beauty soap of film stars.'
Actress Aishwarya Rai is the current brand ambassador for Lux. Since the 1930s, over 400 Hollywood actresses have marketed the soap to women as a beauty enhancer.
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13. Who introduced the first ambulance?
a) Karl Benz
b) Dominique Jean Larrey
c) Henry Ford
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The correct answer is Dominique Jean Larrey .
The first practical ambulance was introduced by Dominique Jean Larrey, a French surgeon for use in the Napoleonic wars.
He designed the 'Ambulance Volante' or 'flying ambulances', which were basically horse carriages, to evacuate casualties from the battlefield to base hospitals.
The correct answer is Dominique Jean Larrey .
The first practical ambulance was introduced by Dominique Jean Larrey, a French surgeon for use in the Napoleonic wars.
He designed the 'Ambulance Volante' or 'flying ambulances', which were basically horse carriages, to evacuate casualties from the battlefield to base hospitals.
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The first practical ambulance was introduced by Dominique Jean Larrey, a French surgeon for use in the Napoleonic wars.
He designed the 'Ambulance Volante' or 'flying ambulances', which were basically horse carriages, to evacuate casualties from the battlefield to base hospitals.
The first practical ambulance was introduced by Dominique Jean Larrey, a French surgeon for use in the Napoleonic wars.
He designed the 'Ambulance Volante' or 'flying ambulances', which were basically horse carriages, to evacuate casualties from the battlefield to base hospitals.
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14. Which is the world's first airport?
a) Croydon Airport
b) Heathrow Airport
c) Denver International Airport
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The correct answer is Croydon Airport .
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
The correct answer is Croydon Airport .
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
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The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
The world's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London (England). It was the main airport for London till it was closed down in 1959, after the World War II. It is now open as a visitor centre for aviation.
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15. What was Narayana Murthy's first job?
a) Patni Computer Systems
b) IIM-Ahmedabad
c) SESA
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The correct answer is IIM Ahmedabad.
Narayana Murthy was born on August 29, 1946. One of the eight children born to a physics teacher in southern India, he hailed from an average middle-class family. He studied electrical engineering and obtained a master's degree in 1969. After his studies, he worked in the computer department of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His first real job overseas was in 1971 when he took up employment with SESA in Paris. He worked with a team to design a real time operating system for handling air cargo for the Charles de Gaulle airport. In 1974, at the age of 26, confident that he had gained a lot of insight into the world around him, he decided to return to India.
The correct answer is IIM Ahmedabad.
Narayana Murthy was born on August 29, 1946. One of the eight children born to a physics teacher in southern India, he hailed from an average middle-class family. He studied electrical engineering and obtained a master's degree in 1969. After his studies, he worked in the computer department of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His first real job overseas was in 1971 when he took up employment with SESA in Paris. He worked with a team to design a real time operating system for handling air cargo for the Charles de Gaulle airport. In 1974, at the age of 26, confident that he had gained a lot of insight into the world around him, he decided to return to India.
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Narayana Murthy was born on August 29, 1946. One of the eight children born to a physics teacher in southern India, he hailed from an average middle-class family. He studied electrical engineering and obtained a master's degree in 1969. After his studies, he worked in the computer department of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His first real job overseas was in 1971 when he took up employment with SESA in Paris. He worked with a team to design a real time operating system for handling air cargo for the Charles de Gaulle airport. In 1974, at the age of 26, confident that he had gained a lot of insight into the world around him, he decided to return to India.
Narayana Murthy was born on August 29, 1946. One of the eight children born to a physics teacher in southern India, he hailed from an average middle-class family. He studied electrical engineering and obtained a master's degree in 1969. After his studies, he worked in the computer department of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His first real job overseas was in 1971 when he took up employment with SESA in Paris. He worked with a team to design a real time operating system for handling air cargo for the Charles de Gaulle airport. In 1974, at the age of 26, confident that he had gained a lot of insight into the world around him, he decided to return to India.
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16. Who issued the world's first coins?
a) Chinese
b) Greeks
c) Indians
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The correct answer is Greeks.
Historians believe that the concept of 'money' in the form of coins (which were pieces of metal of certain defined weight that were stamped with a symbol of authority to be used for financial transactions) was formulated simultaneously, but independent of each other, by 3 different civilizations. Coins began to be used in business in India, Asia Minor, and China in the 6th century BC.
But most historians agree that the ancient Greeks, living in Lydia and Ionia (on the western coast of modern Turkey), issued the world's first coins in 650 BC. These coins were made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver.
The correct answer is Greeks.
Historians believe that the concept of 'money' in the form of coins (which were pieces of metal of certain defined weight that were stamped with a symbol of authority to be used for financial transactions) was formulated simultaneously, but independent of each other, by 3 different civilizations. Coins began to be used in business in India, Asia Minor, and China in the 6th century BC.
But most historians agree that the ancient Greeks, living in Lydia and Ionia (on the western coast of modern Turkey), issued the world's first coins in 650 BC. These coins were made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver.
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Historians believe that the concept of 'money' in the form of coins (which were pieces of metal of certain defined weight that were stamped with a symbol of authority to be used for financial transactions) was formulated simultaneously, but independent of each other, by 3 different civilizations. Coins began to be used in business in India, Asia Minor, and China in the 6th century BC.
But most historians agree that the ancient Greeks, living in Lydia and Ionia (on the western coast of modern Turkey), issued the world's first coins in 650 BC. These coins were made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver.
Historians believe that the concept of 'money' in the form of coins (which were pieces of metal of certain defined weight that were stamped with a symbol of authority to be used for financial transactions) was formulated simultaneously, but independent of each other, by 3 different civilizations. Coins began to be used in business in India, Asia Minor, and China in the 6th century BC.
But most historians agree that the ancient Greeks, living in Lydia and Ionia (on the western coast of modern Turkey), issued the world's first coins in 650 BC. These coins were made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver.
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17. Which is the world's first credit card?
a) American Express
b) Diners Club
c) MasterCard
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The correct answer is Diners Club.
Diners Club: In 1950, the Diners Club issued the first credit card (invented by Diners Club founder Frank McNamara) in the United States (restaurant bills only). The first Diners Club credit cards were given out in 1950 to 200 people (most were friends and acquaintances of McNamara) and accepted by 14 restaurants in New York.
The cards were not made of plastic; instead, the first Diners Club credit cards were made of a paper stock with the accepting locations printed on the back. The companies who accepted the Diners Club credit card were charged 7 percent for each transaction while the subscribers to the credit card were charged a $3 annual fee.
The correct answer is Diners Club.
Diners Club: In 1950, the Diners Club issued the first credit card (invented by Diners Club founder Frank McNamara) in the United States (restaurant bills only). The first Diners Club credit cards were given out in 1950 to 200 people (most were friends and acquaintances of McNamara) and accepted by 14 restaurants in New York.
The cards were not made of plastic; instead, the first Diners Club credit cards were made of a paper stock with the accepting locations printed on the back. The companies who accepted the Diners Club credit card were charged 7 percent for each transaction while the subscribers to the credit card were charged a $3 annual fee.
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Diners Club: In 1950, the Diners Club issued the first credit card (invented by Diners Club founder Frank McNamara) in the United States (restaurant bills only). The first Diners Club credit cards were given out in 1950 to 200 people (most were friends and acquaintances of McNamara) and accepted by 14 restaurants in New York.
The cards were not made of plastic; instead, the first Diners Club credit cards were made of a paper stock with the accepting locations printed on the back. The companies who accepted the Diners Club credit card were charged 7 percent for each transaction while the subscribers to the credit card were charged a $3 annual fee.
Diners Club: In 1950, the Diners Club issued the first credit card (invented by Diners Club founder Frank McNamara) in the United States (restaurant bills only). The first Diners Club credit cards were given out in 1950 to 200 people (most were friends and acquaintances of McNamara) and accepted by 14 restaurants in New York.
The cards were not made of plastic; instead, the first Diners Club credit cards were made of a paper stock with the accepting locations printed on the back. The companies who accepted the Diners Club credit card were charged 7 percent for each transaction while the subscribers to the credit card were charged a $3 annual fee.
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18. Which is the world's first low-cost airline?
a) Southwest Airlines (US)
b) Virgin Atlantic
c) Germanwings (Germany)
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Wrong! The correct answer is Southwest Airlines (US).
Founded in Dallas Texas on June 18, 1971 by Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines offered tickets that worked out to be cheaper than a car or coach ride. It is currently the fourth largest US airline in terms of domestic customers carried annually. It has been profitable every year since 1973.
Germanwings is a no-frills airline owned by Lufthansa.
Founded in Dallas Texas on June 18, 1971 by Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines offered tickets that worked out to be cheaper than a car or coach ride. It is currently the fourth largest US airline in terms of domestic customers carried annually. It has been profitable every year since 1973.
Germanwings is a no-frills airline owned by Lufthansa.
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Founded in Dallas Texas on June 18, 1971 by Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines offered tickets that worked out to be cheaper than a car or coach ride. It is currently the fourth largest US airline in terms of domestic customers carried annually. It has been profitable every year since 1973.
Germanwings is a no-frills airline owned by Lufthansa.
Founded in Dallas Texas on June 18, 1971 by Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines offered tickets that worked out to be cheaper than a car or coach ride. It is currently the fourth largest US airline in terms of domestic customers carried annually. It has been profitable every year since 1973.
Germanwings is a no-frills airline owned by Lufthansa.
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19. Which is the world's 1st mobile phone virus?
a) Cabir
b) Netsky
c) Damaru
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The correct answer is Cabir.
Cabir was sent to security software firms Kapersky Lab of Russia and Symantec of the US by a member of '29a', a group of underground virus writers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The worm is designed to work in smartphones running on Symbian and Series 60 software. This software is used to power millions of Nokia phones, such as the popular 6600 model. The worm is not regarded as dangerous because even if it spreads it carries no code that destroys files or executes other damaging operations. The virus attempts to jump from phone to phone by using the handset's wireless short-range Bluetooth connection. It scans the environment for other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Once it has found one, it sends itself disguised as a security file. The file must be accepted by the mobile phone owner and then installed before it can propagate.
The correct answer is Cabir.
Cabir was sent to security software firms Kapersky Lab of Russia and Symantec of the US by a member of '29a', a group of underground virus writers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The worm is designed to work in smartphones running on Symbian and Series 60 software. This software is used to power millions of Nokia phones, such as the popular 6600 model. The worm is not regarded as dangerous because even if it spreads it carries no code that destroys files or executes other damaging operations. The virus attempts to jump from phone to phone by using the handset's wireless short-range Bluetooth connection. It scans the environment for other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Once it has found one, it sends itself disguised as a security file. The file must be accepted by the mobile phone owner and then installed before it can propagate.
Correct!
Cabir was sent to security software firms Kapersky Lab of Russia and Symantec of the US by a member of '29a', a group of underground virus writers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The worm is designed to work in smartphones running on Symbian and Series 60 software. This software is used to power millions of Nokia phones, such as the popular 6600 model. The worm is not regarded as dangerous because even if it spreads it carries no code that destroys files or executes other damaging operations. The virus attempts to jump from phone to phone by using the handset's wireless short-range Bluetooth connection. It scans the environment for other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Once it has found one, it sends itself disguised as a security file. The file must be accepted by the mobile phone owner and then installed before it can propagate.
Cabir was sent to security software firms Kapersky Lab of Russia and Symantec of the US by a member of '29a', a group of underground virus writers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The worm is designed to work in smartphones running on Symbian and Series 60 software. This software is used to power millions of Nokia phones, such as the popular 6600 model. The worm is not regarded as dangerous because even if it spreads it carries no code that destroys files or executes other damaging operations. The virus attempts to jump from phone to phone by using the handset's wireless short-range Bluetooth connection. It scans the environment for other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Once it has found one, it sends itself disguised as a security file. The file must be accepted by the mobile phone owner and then installed before it can propagate.
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20. When was India's 1st Budget presented?
a) November 26, 1947
b) February 29, 1948
c) February 28, 1950
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Wrong! The correct answer is November 26, 1947.
R K Shanmukhan Chetty served as the finance minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet between 1947-49. On November 26, 1947 Chetty presented the first Budget of independent India. Actually, it was a review of the economy and no new taxes were proposed as the Budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away. Chetty resigned in 1949 due to differences with Pandit Nehru.
R K Shanmukhan Chetty served as the finance minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet between 1947-49. On November 26, 1947 Chetty presented the first Budget of independent India. Actually, it was a review of the economy and no new taxes were proposed as the Budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away. Chetty resigned in 1949 due to differences with Pandit Nehru.
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R K Shanmukhan Chetty served as the finance minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet between 1947-49. On November 26, 1947 Chetty presented the first Budget of independent India. Actually, it was a review of the economy and no new taxes were proposed as the Budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away. Chetty resigned in 1949 due to differences with Pandit Nehru.
R K Shanmukhan Chetty served as the finance minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet between 1947-49. On November 26, 1947 Chetty presented the first Budget of independent India. Actually, it was a review of the economy and no new taxes were proposed as the Budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away. Chetty resigned in 1949 due to differences with Pandit Nehru.
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