The correct answer is Option 1: Only 1 and 2 is true
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Digital divide exists between developed and developing countries – True. Developed countries usually have better access to internet infrastructure, digital devices, and digital literacy, while developing countries may lack these resources. This creates a global digital divide.
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Digital divide can be between urban and rural areas – True. Even within a single country, urban areas often have better access to high-speed internet and digital services compared to rural or remote areas. This is a common internal digital divide.
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Digital divide happens only between two countries and not within countries – False. This statement is incorrect. The digital divide can occur within countries too — for example, between different income groups, educational levels, or geographical regions (urban vs rural).
"Digital divide exists between developed and developing countries and it can be between urban and rural areas. Digital divide happens not only between two countries and also within countries areas like metropolitan centres which possess better connectivity and access to the digital world versus peripheral rural areas which lack this facility." |
