What Do You Know About The Evolution Of Cars

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What is the name of the French inventor that developed experimental steam-driven artillery?
- Alan Moiss
- Roland Kirk
- Henry Paiget
- Joseph Cugnot

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Cars have been around for a while from the days of steam engine, horse chariot, men have always devise means of transportation and the evolution of car has been astounding through the passage of time, take a quiz and see what you know about this machine

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What was the reigning power for centuries?
- Horsepower
- Chariot’s car
- Electric cars
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Horsepower

Explanation

The correct answer is Horsepower. This is because horsepower has been a dominant force for centuries, particularly in the context of transportation and industrial machinery. Before the invention of the automobile, horsepower was commonly used to measure the power output of engines, especially those used in horse-drawn carriages and chariots. Even with the advent of electric cars, the term "horsepower" is still widely used to describe the power output of engines. Therefore, horsepower can be considered the reigning power for centuries.

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Which year did Scottish engineer William Murdoch build a working model?
- 1880
- 1985
- 1784
- 1993
Correct Answer

A. 1784

Explanation

In 1784, Scottish engineer William Murdoch built a working model. This suggests that Murdoch's achievement occurred in the year 1784.

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Who was the first person to be granted automobile patent in the US?
- Team Roberts
- Green Allen
- Oliver Evans
- Elias Howe
Correct Answer

A. Oliver Evans

Explanation

Oliver Evans was the first person to be granted an automobile patent in the US. This means that he was the first individual to receive legal rights and protection for his invention of an automobile. The other options, Team Roberts, Green Allen, and Elias Howe, did not receive the first patent for an automobile in the US.

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5.

The first cars were powered by an internal combustion engine in the year
- 1880
- 1805
- 1806
- 1850
Correct Answer

A. 1806

Explanation

The question asks about the year in which the first cars were powered by an internal combustion engine. Among the given options, 1806 is the closest to the invention of the first working internal combustion engine, which is generally attributed to François Isaac de Rivaz in that same year. Therefore, 1806 is the most plausible answer.

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Which year did modern gasoline/petrol fueled internal combustion engine started?
- 1860
- 1985
- 1990
- 1885
Correct Answer

A. 1885

Explanation

In 1885, the modern gasoline/petrol fueled internal combustion engine started. This marked a significant development in the automotive industry, as it allowed for the widespread use of gasoline as a fuel source for vehicles. Prior to this, other types of engines, such as steam engines and electric motors, were used in automobiles. The introduction of the gasoline/petrol fueled internal combustion engine revolutionized transportation and paved the way for the modern automotive industry.

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1886 was the year of the automobile when German inventor unveiled Benz patent called?
- Volks wagen
- Motorwagen
- Karl
- Benz
Correct Answer

A. Motorwagen

Explanation

In 1886, the German inventor Karl Benz unveiled his patent for the Motorwagen, which is considered to be the first true automobile. The Motorwagen was a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine and it marked a significant milestone in the history of automobiles. The term "Motorwagen" is often used to refer to this specific invention by Karl Benz.

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The creator of Benz was a Germany nationality called?
- Homer Epps
- Heinz Benz
- Karl Benz
- Lord Byron
Correct Answer

A. Karl Benz

Explanation

The correct answer is Karl Benz. Karl Benz was a German national and the creator of the Benz automobile. He is credited with inventing the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. Benz's invention revolutionized transportation and laid the foundation for the modern automobile industry.

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The four-wheel drive cars came into production in the year?
- 1991
- 1985
- 1929
- 1992
Correct Answer

A. 1929

Explanation

Four-wheel drive cars came into production in the year 1929. This means that cars with power delivered to all four wheels simultaneously were first introduced in 1929.

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10.

Which year did CD player attach to car dash started?
- 1950
- 1930
- 1985
- 1990
Correct Answer

A. 1985

Explanation

In 1985, the CD player was attached to the car dash. This means that before 1985, CD players were not commonly found in cars. The question is asking for the year when this attachment began, and the correct answer is 1985.

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