1️⃣ What is Computer Hardware? (हार्डवेयर क्या है?)
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer that you can see and touch.
🔹 Examples of Hardware:
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Monitor (मॉनिटर)
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Keyboard (कीबोर्ड)
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Mouse (माउस)
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Printer (प्रिंटर)
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CPU (Central Processing Unit) (सीपीयू)
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (हार्ड डिस्क ड्राइव)
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RAM (Random Access Memory) (रैम)
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Scanner (स्कैनर)
Simple Definition:
Hardware = Physical Devices.
2️⃣ What is Computer Software? (सॉफ्टवेयर क्या है?)
Software refers to a set of instructions or programs that tells the hardware what to do.
Software cannot be touched — it runs inside the computer.
🔹 Examples of Software:
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Operating System (OS) → Windows, Linux, MacOS
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MS Office Suite → MS Word, MS Excel
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Web Browsers → Chrome, Firefox
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Antivirus Software → Quick Heal, McAfee
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Games → PUBG, Chess, Candy Crush
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Apps → WhatsApp, Facebook, Zoom
Simple Definition:
Software = Programs and Instructions.
🖥️ Types of Hardware
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Input Devices | Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Webcam |
| Output Devices | Monitor, Printer, Speaker |
| Storage Devices | Hard Disk, Pen Drive, SSD |
| Processing Unit | CPU, GPU |
🧠 Types of Software
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| System Software | Windows OS, Linux, macOS |
| Application Software | MS Word, Photoshop, VLC |
| Utility Software | Antivirus, Disk Cleanup |
| Programming Software | C++, Java Compiler |
📚 Key Difference Between Hardware and Software
| Hardware | Software |
|---|---|
| Physical parts of a computer | Set of programs and instructions |
| Can be touched | Cannot be touched |
| Examples: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard | Examples: MS Word, Windows OS |
❓ MCQs: Computer Fundamentals (Hardware & Software)
1. Which of the following is a hardware device?
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a) MS Word
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b) Printer
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c) Windows
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d) WhatsApp
✅ Answer: b) Printer
2. Software is:
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a) Tangible
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b) Physical part
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c) Set of programs
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d) None
✅ Answer: c) Set of programs
3. Which one is a system software?
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a) Google Chrome
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b) MS Excel
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c) Windows 10
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d) Photoshop
✅ Answer: c) Windows 10
4. CPU stands for:
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a) Central Power Unit
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b) Central Processing Unit
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c) Computer Processing Unit
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d) Control Processing Unit
✅ Answer: b) Central Processing Unit
5. Which device is used for input?
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a) Monitor
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b) Printer
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c) Keyboard
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d) Speaker
✅ Answer: c) Keyboard
✨ Summary
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Hardware = Physical devices (CPU, Monitor, Mouse)
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Software = Programs/Instructions (Windows, Chrome, MS Office)
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Hardware works only when software tells it what to do.
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Software depends on hardware to work!