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UPSC 2007: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a)Williams Dickson : Motion Picture Film
(b)Charles Babbage : Programmable Computer
(c)Nicholas Stern : Construction Technology
(d)Brian Greene : String Theory
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Nicholas Stern : Construction Technology
William Dickson helped create the first motion-picture film; Charles Babbage conceptualized the programmable computer; Brian Greene is famous for work on string theory. Nicholas Stern is an economist known for the ‘Stern Review’ on climate change, not construction technology, so option (c) is the mismatched pair. ([edurev.in](https://edurev.in/t/203141/World-Panorama-Solved-Questions--1995-2020--2?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2007 Science & Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (c): Nicholas Stern : Construction Technology. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2007, GS Paper 1, as Question 131. It falls under Science & Technology > Science & Technology History.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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