Chapter- 12     The Electronic Brain:Computer


1. Q: What is the lesson about?

A: The lesson is about computers and their uses.

2. Q: Who is the expert in the lesson?

A: Dr. Ashutosh is the expert.

3. Q: Who asks questions to Dr. Ashutosh?

A: Students and the principal ask questions.

4. Q: What is a computer called in the lesson?

A: It is called an electronic brain.

5. Q: Why is a computer called an electronic brain?

A: Because it can perform many tasks like thinking and calculating.

6. Q: What can computers do?

A: They can read, write, calculate, and perform many tasks.

7. Q: Can computers read letters?

A: Yes, computers can read letters.

8. Q: Can computers translate languages?

A: Yes, they can translate scientific papers.

9. Q: Can computers play games?

A: Yes, they can play chess.

10. Q: Can computers compose music?

A: Yes, they can compose music.

11. Q: Can computers write plays?

A: Yes, they can write plays.

12. Q: Can computers prepare horoscopes?

A: Yes, they can prepare horoscopes.

13. Q: Can computers design other computers?

A: Yes, they can design other computers.

14. Q: In which countries are computers used?

A: Computers are used all over the world.

15. Q: Who asked the final question?

A: The principal asked the final question.

16. Q: What was the final question?

A: Whether computers can replace human beings.

17. Q: What was Dr. Ashutosh’s answer?

A: No, computers cannot replace humans.

18. Q: Why can computers not replace humans?

A: Because the human brain is more complex.

19. Q: How many cells does the human brain have?

A: More than ten billion cells.

20. Q: How many parts does a computer have?

A: Only a few hundred thousand parts.

21. Q: What does this comparison show?

A: It shows the human brain is more powerful.

22. Q: What is meant by “replace”?

A: To take the place of someone.

23. Q: What is “computation”?

A: The process of calculation.

24. Q: What does “complicated” mean?

A: Something that has many parts.

25. Q: What is the role of computers in life?

A: They help in work and make tasks easier.

26. Q: Are computers dangerous to humans?

A: No, they are helpful tools.

27. Q: What is the main theme of the lesson?

A: Usefulness of computers and human superiority.

28. Q: What message does the lesson give?

A: Computers cannot replace human intelligence.

29. Q: What is the tone of the lesson?

A: Informative and educational.

30. Q: What is the conclusion of the lesson?

A: Computers are useful but cannot replace humans.

Answer by Dimpee Bora