What type of operating systems and user interfaces were primarily used during the third generation of computers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What type of operating systems and user interfaces were primarily used during the third generation of computers?
A. Time-sharing and Remote-processing Operating Systems
B. Gesture-based Interface
C. Graphical User Interface (GUI)
D. Command Line Interface (CLI) with batch processing
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The third generation (IC era) saw the introduction of multi-programming, time-sharing, and early operating systems that allowed remote terminal access.

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