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India’s First Educational Computer Journeyed on a Bullock Cart

The first computer for teaching in India traveled by airplane, truck, and finally a bullock cart to reach a university.

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Key Points

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Computer science teaching began at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

The machine’s transport involved three stages: airplane, truck, bullock cart.

Its arrival marked the start of formal computer education in India.

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It arrived at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, starting the country’s computer science education.

The historic trip set traditions that many labs still follow today.

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7 words

educational

related to teaching and learning

computer

electronic device that processes information

bullock cart

a cart pulled by a bull or cow, used for moving things

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

a leading Indian university that teaches engineering and technology

airplane

aircraft that flies high in the sky

truck

large road vehicle used to carry heavy loads

computer science

the study of how computers work and how to use them

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