You Know About Rudolf Diesel?
A brilliant inventor and engineer from the 1800s. What do you know about this man? How grounded is your knowledge? Take this quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Rudolf Diesel was born where exactly
- A.
London
- B.
Paris
- C.
India
- D.
Yemen
Correct Answer
B. ParisExplanation
Rudolf Diesel was born in Paris.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Do you know the wife of Rudolf Diesel?
- A.
Martha
- B.
Mary
- C.
Medina
- D.
Nia
Correct Answer
A. MarthaExplanation
The correct answer is Martha because Rudolf Diesel's wife's name is Martha.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He is famous for the invention of
- A.
Engine oil
- B.
Steam engine
- C.
Diesel engine
- D.
Water molecules
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C. Diesel engineExplanation
The correct answer is diesel engine. The person mentioned in the question is famous for inventing the diesel engine. This type of engine is named after Rudolf Diesel, who developed it in the late 19th century. The diesel engine is known for its efficiency and ability to generate high power output, making it widely used in various industries, transportation, and power generation.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He was born in
- A.
1897
- B.
1800
- C.
1858
- D.
1842
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C. 1858 -
- 5.
What year did he patent the diesel engine?
- A.
1844
- B.
1899
- C.
1898
- D.
1855
Correct Answer
C. 1898Explanation
In 1898, he patented the diesel engine.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do you where Diesel died
- A.
Serbia
- B.
Lorum Pool
- C.
English Channel
- D.
Persia
Correct Answer
C. English ChannelExplanation
Diesel, the famous dog breed known as the "father of the modern diesel engine," died in the English Channel. The English Channel is a body of water that separates southern England from northern France, and it is known for its strong currents and busy shipping lanes. It is likely that Diesel's death in the English Channel was a result of an accident or drowning.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What year did he invent the pressure-ignited heat engine?
- A.
1888
- B.
1876
- C.
1892
- D.
1899
Correct Answer
C. 1892Explanation
The correct answer is 1892. This suggests that the year in which he invented the pressure-ignited heat engine is 1892.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many children had he?
- A.
6
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
5
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B. 3Explanation
The answer is 3 because the question asks how many children he had, and out of the given options, 3 is the only number that represents the number of children.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Rudolf Diesel met his wife in
- A.
Austria
- B.
America
- C.
London
- D.
Paris
Correct Answer
D. ParisExplanation
Rudolf Diesel met his wife in Paris.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Rudolf Diesel met his wife in
- A.
1855
- B.
1852
- C.
1866
- D.
1854
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A. 1855 -
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