UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Inventor Invention 1. Christopher: Hovercraft Cockerell 2. David Bushnell: Submarine 3. J.C. Perrier: Steamship Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. A1, 2 and 3Correct
  2. B1 and 2, only
  3. C2 and 3, only
  4. D1 and 3, only

Explanation

The correct answer is A because all three pairs are historically accurate. 1. Christopher Cockerell was an English engineer who invented the hovercraft in the 1950s. He used a unique air lubrication system to allow the craft to travel over both land and water. 2. David Bushnell was an American inventor who created the first submarine used in combat, known as the Turtle, in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. 3. J.C. Perrier was a French inventor who is credited with building one of the first experimental steamships. In 1775, he operated a small steam powered boat on the Seine River, contributing to the early development of marine steam propulsion. Since all three inventors are correctly linked to their respective inventions, option A is the right choice.
science-and-technology: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Inventor Invention 1. Christopher: Hovercraft Cockerell 2. David

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