The invention of computer is one of the greatest feats of modern science and technology. It controls almost every sphere of life and has made it a little less toilsome and more cheerful. The credit of inventing this wonderful instrument goes to Charles Babbage, a British scientist. A computer is nothing but a kind of small electronic machine with the help of which different things can be done easily, accurately and quickly within a very short time. In the beginning, it was mainly used in accounting for getting correct information. Keeping race with the western countries, India is also advancing in the field of information technology.
In India, computer is used widely in space research centres, laboratories, industries, hospitals, airports, railway stations, banks, offices, shops, schools and colleges. It also helps students and teachers in learning and teaching history, geography and science very easily and in an interesting manner. The density of computers has increased manifold in India, yet the day, of course, is far when every house in India will have a computer with a display board.
Computer has done a great deal in achieving the modem progress. It is evident that it will soon mould the shape of human civilization.
