Bicycle was invented in 1817 by ?
Correct answer: B. Karl von Drais
- A. Robert Alberta
- B. Karl von Drais
- C. Roger Blair
- D. Mac Milan
Explanation
Karl von Drais demonstrated the earliest commercially successful two-wheeled bicycle, or draisine, in 1817. The machine had no pedals, but it established the basic bicycle design.
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