National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the National Informatics Centre (NIC), a premier technology organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
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In which year was the National Informatics Centre (NIC) established?

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

  4. 1979


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) was established in 1976 as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

What is the primary mission of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. To provide technology solutions for e-Governance

  2. To promote digital literacy in India

  3. To develop and implement IT infrastructure in India

  4. To provide training and support to government officials in the use of IT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary mission of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) is to provide technology solutions for e-Governance, including the development and implementation of IT infrastructure, applications, and services for government departments and agencies.

Which of the following is NOT a major initiative of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. e-Kranti

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. Make in India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make in India is an initiative of the Government of India to promote manufacturing in India. It is not a major initiative of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Which of the following is a flagship project of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Aadhaar

  2. e-Hospital

  3. e-District

  4. e-Panchayat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aadhaar is a flagship project of the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It is a unique identification number issued to every resident of India.

What is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) network that connects all government offices in India?

  1. NICNET

  2. NKN

  3. BSNL

  4. MTNL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NICNET is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) network that connects all government offices in India.

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Web hosting

  2. Email services

  3. Cloud computing

  4. Cybersecurity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cybersecurity is not a service provided by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Which of the following is a major achievement of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Development of the Aadhaar platform

  2. Implementation of the e-District project

  3. Launch of the Digital India initiative

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major achievements of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

What is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide broadband connectivity to all villages in India?

  1. BharatNet

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. e-Kranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BharatNet is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide broadband connectivity to all villages in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Lack of skilled manpower

  2. Inadequate funding

  3. Outdated technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major challenges faced by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

What is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to promote the use of IT in education?

  1. e-Shiksha

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. e-Kranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

e-Shiksha is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to promote the use of IT in education.

Which of the following is a major objective of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. To provide technology solutions for e-Governance

  2. To promote digital literacy in India

  3. To develop and implement IT infrastructure in India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major objectives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

What is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide e-Governance services to citizens in rural areas?

  1. e-Gram

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. e-Kranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

e-Gram is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide e-Governance services to citizens in rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a major function of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Development of IT infrastructure

  2. Implementation of e-Governance projects

  3. Capacity building

  4. Research and development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research and development is not a major function of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

What is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide e-Governance services to citizens in urban areas?

  1. e-Nagar

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. e-Kranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

e-Nagar is the name of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) initiative that aims to provide e-Governance services to citizens in urban areas.

Which of the following is a major partner of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

  1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

  2. State Governments

  3. Public Sector Undertakings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major partners of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

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