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Which of the following statements, regarding the term ICT is/are TRUE?

P: ICT is an acronym that stands for Indian Classical Technology.

Q: Converging technologies that exemplify ICT include the merging of audio-visual, telephone and computer networks through a common cabling system.

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UGC NET 2018 Paper 1 Question Paper (8-Jul-2018)
The correct answer is

Q only

To determine which statement about the term ICT is true, let's analyze the given statements:

  • Statement P: ICT is an acronym that stands for Indian Classical Technology.
  • Statement Q: Converging technologies that exemplify ICT include the merging of audio-visual, telephone, and computer networks through a common cabling system.

Let's evaluate each statement:

  1. Statement P: ICT actually stands for "Information and Communication Technology," not "Indian Classical Technology." Thus, Statement P is FALSE.
  2. Statement Q: This describes a fundamental aspect of ICT, which involves the integration and convergence of different technological systems like audio-visual media, telecommunication, and information networks. Hence, Statement Q is TRUE.

Based on the analysis above, the correct answer is "Q only," as Statement Q is the only true statement.

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