Multiple choice general knowledge

She is generally known as a 'Human Computer' because of her extraordinary talents in solving complex mathematical problems without any mechanical aid.

  1. Geetha Venkataraman

  2. Meena Kotecha

  3. Shakuntala Devi

  4. Elizabeth Blackwell

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Explanation

Shakuntala Devi was known as the 'Human Computer' for her extraordinary ability to perform complex mathematical calculations mentally without mechanical aids, including famous demonstrations of multiplying large numbers instantly and extracting cube roots. She authored books on mathematics and puzzle-solving.