UP High Court RO / ARO 10 Dec 2021 Shift 1

The Napier's technology used for calculation is called ________.

Verified Answer
A. Naptologia
B. Vibologia
C. Semiconductor
D. Rabdologia

Explanation:

John Napier (1550–1617), a Scottish mathematician, is renowned for his invention of logarithms and a mechanical calculating device. **Analysis of Options:** * **Option (A) Naptologia:** This term is not a recognized or historically accurate name for Napier's calculation technology. It appears to be a misspelling or an invented term. * **Option (B) Vibologia:** This term is unrelated to Napier's work or any known calculation methods. * **Option (C) Semiconductor:** This refers to a class of materials with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, which are fundamental to modern electronic devices. It is entirely unrelated to Napier's mechanical calculation tools from the 17th century. * **Option (D) Rabdologia:** Correct. 'Rabdologia' is the historical and technically accurate term for the art or method of calculation using Napier's Bones (also known as Napier's Rods). The term originates from the Greek words 'rabdos' (meaning 'rod' or 'staff') and 'logia' (meaning 'study' or 'discourse'). Napier himself published a work titled "Rabdologia" in 1617, describing his invention and its use for multiplication, division, and finding square and cube roots.