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Digital Divide in India: Bridging the Gap – MCQs for Civil Services Examination
- What is the digital divide?
a) Difference between urban and rural areas in infrastructure
b) Gap between those with and without access to digital technology
c) Difference in educational opportunities
d) Economic disparity between different regions
Answer: b) Gap between those with and without access to digital technology - Which of the following is a major cause of the digital divide in India?
a) Lack of physical infrastructure
b) Lack of digital literacy
c) Economic inequality
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - The term “Digital India” was launched by the Indian government in which year?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer: c) 2015 - Which of the following initiatives is aimed at improving internet access in rural India?
a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
b) BharatNet
c) Startup India
d) Make in India
Answer: b) BharatNet - Which segment of society is most affected by the digital divide in India?
a) Urban population
b) Women and rural population
c) Elderly people
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Women and rural population - Which factor is most responsible for the urban-rural digital divide in India?
a) Internet speed
b) Cost of technology
c) Lack of awareness
d) Availability of infrastructure
Answer: d) Availability of infrastructure - What percentage of India’s rural population had access to the internet as of 2021?
a) 15%
b) 25%
c) 37%
d) 45%
Answer: c) 37% - Which initiative seeks to provide digital literacy to citizens in rural areas of India?
a) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)
b) Make in India
c) Atal Innovation Mission
d) Digital Gramin Scheme
Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) - Which section of the population faces the largest digital divide in India?
a) Women in rural areas
b) Elderly men
c) College graduates
d) School teachers
Answer: a) Women in rural areas - What is the main objective of the “Digital India” initiative?
a) To promote startups in the IT sector
b) To ensure digital inclusion and empower citizens
c) To enhance technical education
d) To build more IT parks
Answer: b) To ensure digital inclusion and empower citizens - Which Indian state has the highest internet penetration?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Kerala - Which of the following is NOT a key pillar of the Digital India initiative?
a) Digital infrastructure
b) Digital literacy
c) Financial inclusion
d) E-governance
Answer: c) Financial inclusion - The digital gender divide refers to the disparity in digital access between which two groups?
a) Urban and rural residents
b) Men and women
c) Young and old
d) Rich and poor
Answer: b) Men and women - What is the target of the BharatNet project?
a) To connect all schools with broadband
b) To provide high-speed broadband to 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats
c) To set up digital literacy centers in cities
d) To make India a software export hub
Answer: b) To provide high-speed broadband to 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats - Which organization is responsible for regulating internet services in India?
a) SEBI
b) TRAI
c) NABARD
d) RBI
Answer: b) TRAI - Which of the following is a major challenge in bridging the digital divide in India?
a) High cost of devices
b) Lack of digital literacy
c) Poor internet infrastructure in rural areas
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which area of India shows the greatest digital divide?
a) Northern India
b) Southern India
c) Northeastern India
d) Western India
Answer: c) Northeastern India - Which of the following government schemes encourages online learning to bridge the educational digital divide?
a) ePathshala
b) Startup India
c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
d) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Answer: a) ePathshala - Which Indian sector saw significant digital transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the digital divide?
a) Agriculture
b) Education
c) Manufacturing
d) Retail
Answer: b) Education - The concept of “Digital Economy” refers to what?
a) An economy driven by the use of technology
b) A cashless economy
c) The use of computers for financial transactions
d) Global trading in digital currencies
Answer: a) An economy driven by the use of technology - Which of the following is a potential benefit of closing the digital divide?
a) Higher GDP growth
b) Improved access to education
c) Enhanced employment opportunities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which ministry in India is responsible for overseeing the Digital India program?
a) Ministry of Commerce
b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of Education
Answer: b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - How does the digital divide impact India’s financial inclusion goals?
a) By reducing the number of bank accounts
b) By limiting access to digital banking services
c) By decreasing demand for loans
d) By causing inflation
Answer: b) By limiting access to digital banking services - Which technology is expected to play a critical role in bridging the digital divide in rural India?
a) 5G technology
b) Blockchain
c) Artificial Intelligence
d) Electric vehicles
Answer: a) 5G technology - Which of the following measures could help bridge the digital divide?
a) Expanding internet connectivity
b) Promoting digital literacy programs
c) Providing affordable devices
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - What percentage of India’s population had access to the internet as of 2021?
a) 55%
b) 61%
c) 70%
d) 80%
Answer: b) 61% - Which of the following contributes to the digital divide in education?
a) Unequal access to technology
b) Socio-economic disparities
c) Lack of teacher training in digital tools
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which Indian city is often referred to as the “IT hub” of the country, showcasing minimal digital divide?
a) Mumbai
b) Hyderabad
c) Bengaluru
d) Pune
Answer: c) Bengaluru - Which demographic group in India has the highest internet usage?
a) Young adults aged 20-30
b) Elderly above 60
c) School children
d) Women aged 40-50
Answer: a) Young adults aged 20-30 - The digital divide is most closely related to which of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals?
a) Quality Education
b) Reduced Inequalities
c) Decent Work and Economic Growth
d) Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Answer: b) Reduced Inequalities
These questions address key concepts surrounding the digital divide, government policies, socio-economic disparities, and solutions for bridging the gap in India.
