Internet and Social Networking Sites ,MPPSC MCQ

 

1. What was the precursor to the internet, established in the 1960s, that laid the foundation for global connectivity?

  • A) World Wide Web (WWW)

  • B) Email

  • C) ARPANET

  • D) Streaming services

Answer: C) ARPANET

2. Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, revolutionizing internet usage in 1989?

  • A) Tim Cook

  • B) Mark Zuckerberg

  • C) Sir Tim Berners-Lee

  • D) Elon Musk

Answer: C) Sir Tim Berners-Lee

3. What technological development, initiated by the invention of the World Wide Web, made information accessible through hyperlinked documents?

  • A) Email

  • B) Streaming services

  • C) Social media

  • D) Hyperlinks

Answer: D) Hyperlinks

4. How has internet accessibility been affected by the proliferation of smartphones and affordable data plans?

  • A) Limited access

  • B) Surge in accessibility

  • C) Geographical gaps

  • D) Decreased availability

Answer: B) Surge in accessibility

5. Which communication tool transformed long-distance communication as the first widely adopted internet communication tool?

  • A) Video calls

  • B) Social media platforms

  • C) Email

  • D) Instant messaging

Answer: C) Email

6. How has e-commerce reshaped the business landscape in the context of the internet?

  • A) Limited market reach

  • B) Global market access

  • C) Decreased online transactions

  • D) Offline business growth

Answer: B) Global market access

7. What has revolutionized entertainment consumption on the internet?

  • A) Social networking sites

  • B) Online banking

  • C) Streaming services

  • D) Email platforms

Answer: C) Streaming services

8. What role has the internet played in the rise of telecommuting and remote work?

  • A) Limited impact on professional settings

  • B) Increased reliance on traditional office spaces

  • C) Facilitation through digital collaboration tools

  • D) Decreased virtual meetings

Answer: C) Facilitation through digital collaboration tools

9. What challenge accompanies increased internet connectivity, involving issues such as data breaches and identity theft?

  • A) Digital divide

  • B) Freedom of expression

  • C) Cybersecurity challenges

  • D) Telecommuting challenges

Answer: C) Cybersecurity challenges

10. What does the Internet of Things (IoT) represent in the context of internet evolution?

  • A) Interconnectivity of devices through the internet

  • B) Streaming of entertainment content

  • C) Global market access

  • D) Rise of telecommuting

Answer: A) Interconnectivity of devices through the internet

11. What challenge, related to internet access, is addressed through initiatives like government schemes and private sector collaborations?

  • A) Cybersecurity challenges

  • B) Freedom of expression concerns

  • C) Digital divide

  • D) Streaming challenges

Answer: C) Digital divide

12. What concerns about the internet are highlighted by ongoing debates about data privacy and online surveillance?

  • A) Cybersecurity challenges

  • B) Freedom of expression concerns

  • C) Streaming challenges

  • D) Privacy concerns

Answer: D) Privacy concerns

13. Which emerging technologies are poised to shape the future of the internet, according to the article?

  • A) 3G and Wi-Fi

  • B) Artificial intelligence, 5G, and blockchain

  • C) Email and instant messaging

  • D) Streaming services

Answer: B) Artificial intelligence, 5G, and blockchain

14. What has contributed to the remarkable surge in internet penetration in India over the past decade?

  • A) Decreased accessibility

  • B) Limited smartphone availability

  • C) Increased accessibility driven by affordable smartphones and data plans

  • D) Government restrictions

Answer: C) Increased accessibility driven by affordable smartphones and data plans

15. How has the internet impacted India's economic landscape?

  • A) Limited role in economic transformation

  • B) Integral role in economic transformation

  • C) Exclusively focused on e-commerce

  • D) Decreased accessibility

Answer: B) Integral role in economic transformation



16. What is the primary objective of government initiatives like Digital India in leveraging the internet?

  • A) Restricting online platforms

  • B) Enhancing governance and service delivery

  • C) Limiting citizen interaction

  • D) Decreasing internet penetration

Answer: B) Enhancing governance and service delivery

17. Which social networking platform is described as a visual-centric space for self-expression, creativity, and influencer culture?

  • A) Facebook

  • B) Twitter

  • C) Instagram

  • D) WhatsApp

Answer: C) Instagram

18. How have social networking sites transformed social connectivity in India?

  • A) By isolating communities

  • B) By limiting family connections

  • C) By transcending geographical boundaries for families, friends, and communities

  • D) By reducing online interactions

Answer: C) By transcending geographical boundaries for families, friends, and communities

19. What impact have social media platforms had on political engagement in India?

  • A) Limited political discourse

  • B) Political disengagement

  • C) Powerful tool for political discourse and mobilization

  • D) Decreased political leaders' online presence

Answer: C) Powerful tool for political discourse and mobilization

20. How have the internet and social networking sites empowered entrepreneurs in India?

  • A) By restricting product showcases

  • B) By limiting digital marketing

  • C) By providing a platform for showcasing products and services

  • D) By discouraging e-commerce

Answer: C) By providing a platform for showcasing products and services

21. What challenges accompany the rapid growth of the internet and social media in India?

  • A) Increased digital literacy

  • B) Enhanced online safety

  • C) Issues related to misinformation, online harassment, and privacy concerns

  • D) Decreased regulatory measures

Answer: C) Issues related to misinformation, online harassment, and privacy concerns

22. According to future trends, what is expected to play a more prominent role in the Indian internet landscape?

  • A) Decreased regional content

  • B) Global content dominance

  • C) Regional language content

  • D) Exclusively English content

Answer: C) Regional language content

23. What trend is expected to gain momentum, allowing users to directly purchase products through social sites?

  • A) Social isolation

  • B) E-commerce restrictions

  • C) Digital literacy initiatives

  • D) "Social commerce"

Answer: D) "Social commerce"

24. What role will ongoing digital literacy initiatives play in maximizing the positive impact of the internet?

  • A) Restricting online engagement

  • B) Enhancing online safety

  • C) Decreasing internet accessibility

  • D) Empowering users to navigate the digital landscape responsibly

Answer: D) Empowering users to navigate the digital landscape responsibly