Multitasking is doing two or more tasks at the same time. Which of the following situations is the best example of multitasking?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Nidhi stirs the dal on the stove while she helps her younger brother learn his spellings.
Multitasking needs two or more tasks that are done at the same time.
In Option (2) Nidhi stirs the dal and helps her brother at the same time. Both parts are present.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Nidhi finishes her homework first and then cooks dinner. — Incorrect. Nidhi does the tasks one after the other, not at the same time.
Option (3) Nidhi spends the whole evening painting a single picture. — Incorrect. Nidhi does only one task.
Option (4) Nidhi plans to clean her room tomorrow and wash her clothes the day after. — Incorrect. The tasks are only planned, and for different days.