Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is MS Office.

• Software is a set of instructions given to the computer to control and coordinate computer hardware.
• The software cannot be sensed by touch. 
• MS Office is an example of computer software.
• Other examples for software are:
  • Office suites.
  • Database programs.
  • Web browsers.
  • Communication platforms.
  • Word processors.

Additional Information

• Hardware is the physical equipment of a computer that can be seen and touched.
• Examples of important computer hardware are:
  • CPU.
  • Joy Stick.
  • Keyboard.
  • Mouse.
  • Printer.
  • Scanner.

The correct answer is the Date picker.

Key Points

• A Date picker is a mini-calendar from which data - entry clerks can enter a date.
• ​The date picker allows users to enter a date either through text input or by choosing a date from the calendar.
• The date picker is made up of several components, directives, and the date implementation module that work together.
• A data entry clerk is a member of staff employed to enter or update data into a computer system. Data is often entered into a computer from paper documents using a keyboard.

​Additional Information

The correct answer is (i) False, (ii) False.

Key Points

• Ctrl + Y is used to perform a "redo" operation in MS-Word.
• Ctrl + Z is used to perform an "undo" operation in MS-Word. 
• Undo means to cancel or reverse the effects or results of (a previous action or measure).
• Redo means to do (something) again or differently.

Additional Information

Important Shortcut keys used in MS Word:

• Cut the selected content to the Clipboard - Ctrl+X
• Copy the selected content to the Clipboard - Ctrl+C
• Paste the contents of the Clipboard -Ctrl+V
• Increase the font size by 1 point.- Ctrl+]
• Center the text - Ctrl+E.
• Align the text to the left - Ctrl+L.

The correct answer is Backspace.

Key Points

• The backspace key is used to delete a word or a line.
• Backspace is the keyboard key that originally pushed the typewriter carriage one position backwards, and in modern computer systems moves the display cursor one position backwards.
• It deletes the character at that position, and shifts back the text after that position by one position.

Additional Information

• The Alt key on a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.
• Thus, the Alt key is a modifier key, used in a similar fashion to the Shift key. 
• The shift key is a modifier key on a keyboard, used to type capital letters and another alternate "upper" characters. 
• The Insert key insert (often abbreviated Ins) is a key commonly found on computer keyboards. 

The correct answer is Vijay Bhatkar.

• VIJAY BHATKAR:
  • Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar, an  Indian computer scientist, is popularly known as the father of Indian Super Computer.
  • The Padma Bhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awardee, Vijay Bhatakr, led the development of Param supercomputers in India.
  • He is currently holding the positions of Chancellor of Nalanda University and Chairman of Vijnana Bharti (a non-profit organization of Indian scientists).
  • Major Contributions:
    • First Supercomputer - PARAM 8000 in the year 1991
    • PARAM 10000 - in the year 1998
    • Developed the National Param Supercomputing Facility (NPSF)
    • Played a significant role in establishing institutes like C-DAC, ER&DC, IIITM-K, MKCL, etc.

• RAGHUNATH MASHELKAR:
  • He is an Indian Chemical Engineer and erstwhile Director of the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research).
  • He has also headed institutions like the Indian National Science Academy, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), and the Global Research Alliance.
  • He is the recipient of civilian awards like Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
• JAYANT NARLIKAR:
  • The Indian astrophysicist, Jayant Narlikar, is known for developing the Hoyle-Narlikar theory with Sir Fred Hoyle.
  • He has won many prestigious awards in his career like - Padma Vibhushan, Rashtra Bhushan award by FIE Foundation, Maharashtra Bhushan, Bhatnagar award, M.P Birla Award, etc. and is currently serving as the emeritus professor at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
• NANDAN NILEKANI:
  • The Indian entrepreneur, Nandan Nilekani, is the co-founder of India's one of the biggest IT company Infosys.
  • He replaced R Seshasayee and Ravi Venkatesan to become the non-executive Chairman of the company in 2017.
  • He is the former Chairman of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).
  • He joined Indian National Congress in March 2014 but is not an active figure in politics.