Communication and Information Technology and Indian Social Development Sector

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) in the Indian social development sector?

  1. Improved access to information and services

  2. Increased transparency and accountability

  3. Reduced cost of communication

  4. Increased digital divide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has brought numerous benefits to the Indian social development sector, including improved access to information and services, increased transparency and accountability, and reduced cost of communication. However, it has also led to an increased digital divide, as those without access to technology are left behind.

How has CIT contributed to the empowerment of women in India?

  1. Increased access to education and employment opportunities

  2. Improved access to healthcare and other essential services

  3. Increased participation in decision-making processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has empowered women in India by providing them with increased access to education and employment opportunities, improved access to healthcare and other essential services, and increased participation in decision-making processes.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the Indian social development sector in the context of CIT?

  1. Lack of digital literacy

  2. Unequal access to technology

  3. Lack of relevant content in local languages

  4. Lack of government support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Indian social development sector faces challenges such as lack of digital literacy, unequal access to technology, and lack of relevant content in local languages, lack of government support is not a major challenge.

How has CIT improved the delivery of healthcare services in India?

  1. Increased access to healthcare information and services

  2. Improved communication between healthcare providers and patients

  3. Reduced cost of healthcare services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has improved the delivery of healthcare services in India by providing increased access to healthcare information and services, improving communication between healthcare providers and patients, and reducing the cost of healthcare services.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which CIT can be used to promote social inclusion in India?

  1. Providing access to education and employment opportunities for marginalized communities

  2. Empowering women through access to information and services

  3. Bridging the digital divide

  4. Promoting cultural diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While CIT can be used to promote social inclusion by providing access to education and employment opportunities for marginalized communities, empowering women through access to information and services, and bridging the digital divide, it is not a tool for promoting cultural diversity.

How has CIT contributed to the growth of the Indian economy?

  1. Increased productivity and efficiency

  2. Creation of new jobs and industries

  3. Improved competitiveness of Indian businesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has contributed to the growth of the Indian economy by increasing productivity and efficiency, creating new jobs and industries, and improving the competitiveness of Indian businesses.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which CIT can be used to improve governance in India?

  1. Increasing transparency and accountability

  2. Improving communication between government and citizens

  3. Providing access to information and services

  4. Promoting citizen participation in decision-making processes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While CIT can be used to improve governance by increasing transparency and accountability, improving communication between government and citizens, and providing access to information and services, it is not a tool for promoting citizen participation in decision-making processes.

How has CIT helped to reduce poverty in India?

  1. By providing access to information and services that can help people improve their livelihoods

  2. By creating new jobs and industries

  3. By reducing the cost of living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has helped to reduce poverty in India by providing access to information and services that can help people improve their livelihoods, by creating new jobs and industries, and by reducing the cost of living.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which CIT can be used to promote sustainable development in India?

  1. By providing access to information and services that can help people adopt more sustainable practices

  2. By creating new jobs and industries that are environmentally friendly

  3. By reducing the cost of renewable energy technologies

  4. By promoting cultural diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While CIT can be used to promote sustainable development by providing access to information and services that can help people adopt more sustainable practices, by creating new jobs and industries that are environmentally friendly, and by reducing the cost of renewable energy technologies, it is not a tool for promoting cultural diversity.

How has CIT contributed to the overall development of India?

  1. By improving access to information and services

  2. By increasing transparency and accountability

  3. By reducing the cost of communication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIT has contributed to the overall development of India by improving access to information and services, by increasing transparency and accountability, and by reducing the cost of communication.

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