Daily Quiz- 413

Q1. Which of the following best describes the “digital divide”?

A. Gap between developed and developing countries

B. Difference in access to digital technologies among populations

C. Inequality in industrial development

D. Lack of technological innovation

Q2. Which sector was most visibly impacted by the digital divide during the Covid-19 pandemic?

A. Agriculture

B. Education

C. Manufacturing

D. Defence

Q3. What is a major barrier to digital healthcare access in rural India?

A. Lack of doctors

B. Poor internet connectivity

C. High literacy rates

D. Excess hospitals

Q4. The “usage divide” refers to:

A. Availability of devices

B. Internet speed differences

C. Skills required to use digital tools

D. Cost of technology

Q5. Which of the following is NOT a solution to bridge the digital divide?

A. Expanding broadband infrastructure

B. Promoting digital literacy

C. Increasing device costs

D. Developing regional language content

Answers with explanation

1. B – The digital divide refers to unequal access to digital technologies.

2. B – Education shifted online, exposing inequalities in access.

3. B – Poor connectivity is a key barrier in rural healthcare delivery.

4. C – Usage divide relates to skills and ability to use technology.

5. C – Increasing costs worsens the divide; other options help bridge it.