Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Question:

Developed countries moving forward with high communication technology and the developing countries lagging behind due to backwardness of the same is known as____________________.

Options:

Digital Break

Digital Backwardness

Digital Divide

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Digital Divide

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Digital Divide

“Digital Divide” refers to the gap between developed and developing countries, or between different groups of people, in access to communication technology, internet facilities, and digital resources. Developed countries move ahead due to advanced technology, while developing countries lag behind because of limited access and technological backwardness.

NCERT: Developed countries moving forward with high communication technology and the developing countries lagging behind due to backwardness of the same is known as Digital Divide.