Important Questions Class 10 Chapter 3.3 kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

Stephen Hawking

Short Questions  

1. Who was Stephen Hawking?

• A British scientist and author.

2.When was Stephen Hawking born?

• January 8, 1942.

3.What disease was Hawking diagnosed with?

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

4.At what age was Hawking diagnosed with ALS?

• 21.

5.What was Hawking’s first famous book?

• A Brief History of Time.

6.What is cosmology?

• The study of the universe’s origin.

7.Why did Hawking use a wheelchair?

• Due to ALS affecting his muscles.

8.What helped Hawking communicate after losing his voice?

• A speech synthesizer program.

9.Which book simplified A Brief History of Time?

• A Briefer History of Time.

10.What award did Hawking receive from the US?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom.

11.What theory did Hawking challenge in The Grand Design?

• God created the universe.

12.When did Hawking lose his voice?

• In 1985.

13.What was the name of the 2014 film about Hawking’s life?

• The Theory of Everything.

14.How many books did Hawking write or co-write?

• 15.

15.When did Stephen Hawking pass away?

• March 14, 2018.

  Long Questions  

1. What was Stephen Hawking’s contribution to science?

• He combined relativity and quantum mechanics to explain the universe. His books made science easy for everyone.

2.How did Hawking’s disease affect his life?

• ALS weakened his muscles, forcing him to use a wheelchair. He still worked brilliantly with help from technology.

3.Why was A Brief History of Time so popular?

• It explained space and time clearly for common people. It sold millions and was translated into 40 languages.

4.How did Hawking communicate after his tracheotomy?

• He used a computer program controlled by head or eye movement. Later, a cheek muscle sensor helped him speak.

5.What did Hawking believe about time travel?

• He was convinced time travel is possible. He thought humans could colonize other planets too.

6.What was the main idea of The Grand Design?

• Hawking argued the universe created itself due to physics laws. He said God wasn’t needed for creation.

7.How did Hawking’s family support him?

• They helped with his daily care as his condition worsened. A student also assisted with his work.

8.What challenges did Hawking face after his ALS diagnosis?

• He lost physical control and speech over time. Yet, he continued his research with determination.