Can you imagine life without fans? Take the rediff biz quiz and find how much you know about fans that keep us cool.
Biz Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape above version 6.0.
1. Who invented the electric ceiling fan? a) Philip H Diehl b) Dr Schuyler Skaats c) Ron Rezek
Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The correct answer is Philip H Diehl . Philip H Diehl, known as the father of the modern fan introduced the electric ceiling fan in 1882. The personal electrical fan was first introduced by Dr Schuyler Skaats Wheeler when he invented the two-bladed desk fan. In the late 1800s, fans were only used in business firms and rich households.
Correct! Philip H Diehl, known as the father of the modern fan introduced the electric ceiling fan in 1882. The personal electrical fan was first introduced by Dr Schuyler Skaats Wheeler when he invented the two-bladed desk fan. In the late 1800s, fans were only used in business firms and rich households.
2. Where is the world's first Fan Museum located? a) London b) Paris c) Beijing
Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The world's first Fan Museum is located at the Greenwich World Heritage Site in South East London. Helene Alexander who was passionate about fans, collected fans over the years and decided to open a museum. The Museum has a collection of over 3,500 fans and fan leaves from across the world. However to preserve the fans the museum is not open throughout the year. Ever year 3 exhibitions are held to showcase the glorious history of fans.
Correct! The world's first Fan Museum is located at the Greenwich World Heritage Site in South East London. Helene Alexander who was passionate about fans, collected it over the years and decided to open a museum. The Museum has a collection of over 3,500 fans and fan leaves from across the world. However to preserve the fans the museum is not open through out the year. Ever year 3 exhibitions are held to showcase the glorious history of fans. .
3. Which fan company was known as Calcutta Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd? a) Orient Fans b) Polar c) Usha
Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The correct answer is Orient Fans . Orient Fans started as a small company in Kolkata. In 1954, it was incorporated by the Birla group. With two plants at Faridabad and Kolkata, Orient Fans has a production capacity of over 3 million units. In 1988, Orient was the first company to introduce automatic coil winding, which enhanced the life of fans. Besides 3500 dealers in India, Orient exports fans to 20 countries. .
Correct! Orient Fans started as a small company in Kolkata. In 1954, it was incorporated by the Birla group. With two plants at Faridabad and Kolkata, Orient Fans has a production capacity of over 3 million units. In 1988, Orient was the first company to introduce automatic coil winding, which enhanced the life of fans. Besides 3500 dealers in India, Orient exports fans to 20 countries. .
4. Which US company has tied up with Usha International? a) Hunter Group b) Monte Carlo c) Modern Fan Company
Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The correct answer is Hunter Group. Usha International, a Siddharth Shriram group company started manufacturing fans in 1948. Usha with its presence in 60 countries tied up with Hunter, leading fan manufacturer in US to offer premium fans under the brand Usha-Hunter. The father and son duo - John and James Hunter made their first ceiling fan in 1886. Hunter fans are known for their innovative designs and durability. These fans can rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction so it can be used in summers for cooling and in winters for warm air. Some fans also have wooden blades.
Correct! Usha International, a Siddharth Shriram group company started manufacturing fans in 1948. Usha with its presence in 60 countries tied up with Hunter, leading fan manufacturer in US to offer premium fans under the brand Usha-Hunter. The father and son duo - John and James Hunter made their first ceiling fan in 1886. Hunter fans are known for their innovative designs and durability. These fans can rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction so it can be used in summers for cooling and in winters for warm air. Some fans also have wooden blades.
5. The Modern Fan Co. is known for fans designed by? a) Dr Schuyler Skaats b) Helene Alexander c) Ron Rezek
Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The correct answer is Ron Rezek . Ron Rezek, founder of The Modern Fan Co, designed the world's first contemporary-styled ceiling fan in 1986. He was granted patent for the fan's design and mechanics. Ron has created a number of innovative fans. In 1997, Ron started The Modern Fan Co in Ashland, Oregon. The company develops and sells only contemporary ceiling fans. In 2005, Ron introduced six new fan designs.
Correct! Ron Rezek, founder of The Modern Fan Co, designed the world's first contemporary-styled ceiling fan in 1986. He was granted patent for the fan's design and mechanics. Ron has created a number of innovative fans. In 1997, Ron started The Modern Fan Co in Ashland, Oregon. The company develops and sells only contemporary ceiling fans. In 2005, Ron introduced six new fan designs.