Which of the following is the first graphical web browser?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

 

Question:   Which of the following is the first graphical web browser?

A    Mozilla

B   Chrome

C   Mosaic

D   Internet Explore

Answer:  Mosaic

 

AspectDescription
NameMosaic
Known as The First Graphical Web Browser
Developed ByNational Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Release Year1993
SignificanceConsidered the first web browser that allowed the display of text and images on web pages in a graphical user interface, making the World Wide Web more accessible to the general public.
Key FeaturesSupported inline images, text formatting and hyperlinks, which laid the foundation for modern web browsing.
Historical ImpactMosaic played a pivotal role in popularizing the World Wide Web and fostering its growth, leading to the development of subsequent web browsers like Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.