Multiple choice

Who is the inventor of 'Lift'?

  1. L. E. Waterman

  2. Wright Brothers

  3. E. G. Otis

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

E. G. Otis (Elisha Graves Otis) invented the safety elevator in 1852, which revolutionized vertical transportation. His key invention was the safety brake that prevented the elevator from falling if the hoisting cable failed, making elevators safe for public use in buildings. This invention enabled the construction of modern skyscrapers.

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