"Read the following passage and answer the following question.
Despite this digital divide these forms of technology do facilitate the ‘compression’ of time and space. The process of globalisation is giving rise to network and media society. To create global interconnectedness more efficiently, the Government of India has initiated an ambitious programme in the form of ‘Digital India’"
Which of the following statement is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1: Because of the digital divide, the process of globalisation and the growth of network and media society have been prevented by modern communication technology
Option 1: Because of the digital divide, the process of globalisation and the growth of network and media society have been prevented by modern communication technology. This statement is incorrect because the passage clearly states that despite the digital divide, technology continues to facilitate the compression of time and space and supports global interconnectedness.
Option 2: Telephone and cell phone expansion in India serves a strong sociocultural function for its users, in addition to a commercial one. This statement is correct as communication technologies play both social and economic roles.