Who is credited with the invention of the telephone in 1876? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who is credited with the invention of the telephone in 1876?
A. Thomas Edison
B. Elisha Gray
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Guglielmo Marconi
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Alexander Graham Bell received the first US patent for the telephone in March 1876.

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