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Technology Brands and Products

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Technology brands and products cover consumer electronics, software history, and the ownership of popular applications. Questions often focus on smart devices, corporate taglines, and major industry acquisitions. This material helps candidates preparing for banking and SSC general awareness sections.

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Technology Brands and Products Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian fashion website is known for its affordable prices and wide range of products?

  1. Myntra

  2. Jabong

  3. Flipkart

  4. Ajio
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ajio is an Indian fashion website known for its affordable prices and wide range of products.

Multiple choice

In which Indian literary work does the protagonist use technology to overcome a physical disability and achieve their dreams?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The White Tiger

  3. The Namesake

  4. Life of Pi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Yann Martel's novel "Life of Pi", the protagonist Pi Patel uses technology, specifically a lifeboat and a raft, to survive after being shipwrecked and stranded in the Pacific Ocean.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author's work often explores the intersection of technology and spirituality?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Salman Rushdie
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Amitav Ghosh's novels, such as "The Glass Palace" and "The Hungry Tide", often explore the relationship between technology, environmental change, and spiritual beliefs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian novel explores the impact of technology on human relationships and the changing nature of work?

  1. The Inheritance of Loss

  2. The Great Indian Novel

  3. Midnight's Children

  4. A Fine Balance
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Explanation

Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss" delves into the impact of technology on human relationships and the changing nature of work, particularly in the context of globalization and the rise of the digital age.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author's work explores the relationship between technology and the human psyche?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Rohinton Mistry

  3. Vikram Chandra

  4. Arundhati Roy
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Explanation

Jhumpa Lahiri's stories often explore the relationship between technology and the human psyche, examining how technology shapes our thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary work features a protagonist who uses technology to expose corruption and injustice?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Namesake

  4. Life of Pi
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Explanation

In Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger", the protagonist Balram Halwai uses technology, specifically a mobile phone, to record and expose the corruption and injustice he witnesses in his society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author's work often incorporates technology to explore the complexities of human relationships?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Amitav Ghosh

  3. Salman Rushdie

  4. Arundhati Roy
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Explanation

Vikram Seth's novels, such as "A Suitable Boy" and "An Equal Music", often explore the complexities of human relationships through the lens of technology, examining how it shapes our interactions and connections.

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary work explores the impact of technology on the environment and the relationship between humans and nature?

  1. The Hungry Tide

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Namesake

  4. Life of Pi
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Explanation

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the impact of technology on the environment and the relationship between humans and nature, particularly in the context of the Sundarbans region in India.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official technology partner of the ISL?

  1. Google

  2. Microsoft

  3. Amazon Web Services

  4. IBM
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Explanation

Google is the official technology partner of the ISL.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Instagram's parent company?

  1. Facebook

  2. Google

  3. Amazon

  4. Microsoft
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Explanation

Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Snapchat's parent company?

  1. Snap Inc.

  2. Meta Platforms

  3. Alphabet Inc.

  4. Microsoft Corporation
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Explanation

Snapchat's parent company is Snap Inc., which was formerly known as Snapchat Inc.

Multiple choice

What was the first commercially successful digital audio player?

  1. The Rio PMP300

  2. The Nomad Jukebox

  3. The iPod

  4. The Zune
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Explanation

The Rio PMP300, released in 1998, was the first commercially successful digital audio player, capable of storing and playing MP3 files.

Multiple choice

What was the first commercially successful smart speaker?

  1. Amazon Echo

  2. Google Home

  3. Apple HomePod

  4. Sonos One
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Explanation

The Amazon Echo, released in 2014, was the first commercially successful smart speaker, capable of playing music, answering questions, and controlling smart home devices.

Multiple choice

The invention of the smartphone has revolutionized mobile communication and computing. Who is credited with introducing the first smartphone?

  1. Apple

  2. BlackBerry

  3. Google

  4. Microsoft
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Explanation

Apple is credited with introducing the first smartphone, the iPhone, in 2007, which combined a mobile phone, personal computer, and media player into a single device, setting the standard for modern smartphones.

Multiple choice

Which advertising campaign featured a series of commercials with the tagline 'Think Different'?

  1. Apple

  2. Microsoft

  3. IBM

  4. Dell
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Explanation

The 'Think Different' campaign was a successful advertising campaign for Apple, promoting their innovative products and challenging the status quo.