Question

The petrol engine was invented by

• A. Nikolaus Otto
• B. James Watt
• C. Rudolph Diesel
• D. none of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Nikolaus Otto

Explanation for the correct option:

A: Nikolaus Otto

1. Nikolaus Otto was a German engineer.
2. He had successfully developed a petrol engine in 1876.

Explanation for the incorrect option(s):

B: James Watt

James Watt was the inventor of the steam engine.

C: Rudolph Diesel

Rudolph Diesel had invented the diesel engine.
D: None of these

This option is incorrect.

Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.