Prose - Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist – Nathaniel Hawthorne TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Prose - Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist – Nathaniel Hawthorne MCQ Questions


7.
What was the occupation of Isaac Newton's stepfather?
A.
Farmer
B.
Clockmaker
C.
Teacher
D.
Clergyman
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ANSWER :
D. Clergyman
8.
Who took care of Isaac after his mother remarried?
A.
His uncle
B.
His father
C.
His grandmother
D.
A neighbor
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ANSWER :
C. His grandmother
9.
What was one of the first mechanical devices Isaac Newton made?
A.
A clock powered by water
B.
A steam engine
C.
A miniature car
D.
A mechanical toy
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ANSWER :
A. A clock powered by water
10.
What was the purpose of the sun-dial that Isaac made?
A.
To tell the time at night
B.
To tell time during sunny days
C.
To measure distance
D.
To determine wind speed
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ANSWER :
B. To tell time during sunny days
11.
How did Isaac measure the strength of the wind as a child?
A.
By jumping against the wind
B.
By building a wind gauge
C.
By using a compass
D.
By observing tree movements
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ANSWER :
A. By jumping against the wind
12.
What did Isaac construct after studying a nearby windmill?
A.
A clock
B.
A model windmill
C.
A mechanical crane
D.
A solar panel
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ANSWER :
B. A model windmill