Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The most potent technology in recent times is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — All are strong in their respective application
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All are strong in their respective application is the correct answer to “The most potent technology in recent times is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 2 of 40
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Technology had been helpful in creating
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Technology had been helpful in creating”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Revolution 1. Change in a desired direction b. Progress 2. Change is temporal c. Development 3. Compare the present to the past d. Social Change 4. Change in power that takes place in short time
Correct Answer: Option C — a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
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a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Revolution 1. Change in a desired direction b. Progress 2. Change is temporal c. Development 3. Compare the present to the past d. Social Change 4. Change in power that takes place in short time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 4 of 40
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E-govemment is
Correct Answer: Option B — Can be defined as the application of e-commerce technologies to government and public services
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Can be defined as the application of e-commerce technologies to government and public services is the correct answer to “E-govemment is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following are the two major components of Information Technologyin India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the two major components of Information Technologyin India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 6 of 40
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The digital divide can be overcome by which initiative?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “The digital divide can be overcome by which initiative”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 7 of 40
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A social network of individuals who interact through specific social media crossing geographical and political boundaries is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Virtual Community
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Virtual Community is the correct answer to “A social network of individuals who interact through specific social media crossing geographical and political boundaries is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 8 of 40
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In the new world order most important data set are
Correct Answer: Option C — Big data
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Big data is the correct answer to “In the new world order most important data set are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is an impact of digital divide on economy?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an impact of digital divide on economy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Technology has following components
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Technology has following components”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 11 of 40
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The digital divide exists between 1.Those in cities and rural areas 2. Educated and Uneducated 3. Socioeconomic groups 4. More or less developed nations Choose the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “The digital divide exists between 1.Those in cities and rural areas 2. Educated and Uneducated 3. Socioeconomic groups 4. More or less developed nations Choose the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 12 of 40
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The hunting and food gathering state further divided into simple and develops stages on the basis of
Correct Answer: Option A — Use of tools and animals hunted
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Use of tools and animals hunted is the correct answer to “The hunting and food gathering state further divided into simple and develops stages on the basis of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following is a type of cyber crimes?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a type of cyber crimes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 14 of 40
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Food fortification in done in which of the government schemes?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Food fortification in done in which of the government schemes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 15 of 40
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Nixon era policies lead to a mad rush to
Correct Answer: Option C — Get Big or Get Out
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Get Big or Get Out is the correct answer to “Nixon era policies lead to a mad rush to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 16 of 40
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Which among the following is/are the patterns of social change?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following is/are the patterns of social change”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 17 of 40
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The word media is taken from the Latin word
Correct Answer: Option B — Medium
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Medium is the correct answer to “The word media is taken from the Latin word”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which one of the following is G2C initiatives?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is G2C initiatives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which among the following are the functions of media developed by Charles Wright? 1. Surveillance of the society. 2. Correlation of the parts of society in responding to the environment. 3. Transmission of the social heritage from one generation to the next. 4. Entertainment and difference between the intended purpose of mass media and its consequences.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following are the functions of media developed by Charles Wright? 1. Surveillance of the society. 2. Correlation of the parts of society in responding to the environment. 3. Transmission of the social heritage from one generation to the next. 4. Entertainment and difference between the intended purpose of mass media and its consequences.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 20 of 40
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Green Revolution refers to
Correct Answer: Option C — High Yeild Variety Programme
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High Yeild Variety Programme is the correct answer to “Green Revolution refers to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following is a social media platform?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a social media platform”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Who was the first sociologist to write about the concept of community and its particular characteristics?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ferdinand Tonnies
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Ferdinand Tonnies is the correct answer to “Who was the first sociologist to write about the concept of community and its particular characteristics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 23 of 40
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The growth of science and technology in India can be traced back to
Correct Answer: Option B — Indus Valley Civilisation
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Indus Valley Civilisation is the correct answer to “The growth of science and technology in India can be traced back to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 24 of 40
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The main problem faced in digital technology is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “The main problem faced in digital technology is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 25 of 40
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Who of the view that, "when conflict arises, the modes of production can evolve within the current structure or cause a complete breakdown"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Karl Marx
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Karl Marx is the correct answer to “Who of the view that, "when conflict arises, the modes of production can evolve within the current structure or cause a complete breakdown"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following is the effect of technology?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the effect of technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which of these can be attributed to development of food technology?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of these can be attributed to development of food technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Who assesses the role of media, by building connection between polities, culture and economic life and the society?
Correct Answer: Option B — Popkins
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Popkins is the correct answer to “Who assesses the role of media, by building connection between polities, culture and economic life and the society”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Which among the following is/are factor that affect the social change? 1. Demographic 2. Cultural 3. Technological 4. Political
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which among the following is/are factor that affect the social change? 1. Demographic 2. Cultural 3. Technological 4. Political”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 30 of 40
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In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin during the late 18 th century?
Correct Answer: Option A — Great Britain
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Great Britain is the correct answer to “In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin during the late 18 th century”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which among the following are the barriers in the implementation of e-Governance? 1. Unequal access to the computes technology 2. High initial cost for setting up the e-government solutions. 3. Digital security issues 4. Resistance to change Choose the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following are the barriers in the implementation of e-Governance? 1. Unequal access to the computes technology 2. High initial cost for setting up the e-government solutions. 3. Digital security issues 4. Resistance to change Choose the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 32 of 40
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Information technology had helped women in which following ways?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Information technology had helped women in which following ways”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 33 of 40
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Example of many to many communication is
Correct Answer: Option A — E-mail
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E-mail is the correct answer to “Example of many to many communication is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following statement is correct? 1. Social media is included in the methods of communication. 2. Social media has highlighted the government's accountability in the present time.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is correct? 1. Social media is included in the methods of communication. 2. Social media has highlighted the government's accountability in the present time.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following statements is correct? 1. The biggest cause of digital divide is socio-ecomic inequality. 2. Broad level of education promotes digital divide.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is correct? 1. The biggest cause of digital divide is socio-ecomic inequality. 2. Broad level of education promotes digital divide.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 36 of 40
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Which one of the following is not done by cybercriminals?
Correct Answer: Option D — Report vulnerability in any system
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Report vulnerability in any system is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not done by cybercriminals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following is/are the advantages of internet communities? 1. Instant information exchange 2. Provide recreational pleasure 3. Time saving 4. Establish direct contact between consumer and manufactures. Choose the correct options
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are the advantages of internet communities? 1. Instant information exchange 2. Provide recreational pleasure 3. Time saving 4. Establish direct contact between consumer and manufactures. Choose the correct options”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 38 of 40
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Who has written the book "The Wealth of Networks from 2006"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yochai Benkler
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Yochai Benkler is the correct answer to “Who has written the book "The Wealth of Networks from 2006"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. G2C 1. Government to Government b. G2B 2. Government to Employee c. G2G 3. Government to Citizen d. G2E 4. Government to Business
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. G2C 1. Government to Government b. G2B 2. Government to Employee c. G2G 3. Government to Citizen d. G2E 4. Government to Business”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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Question 40 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Cybercrimes and Meaning. List I (Cybercrimes) List II (Meaning) a. Social engineering 1. Hackers sending malicious email attachments b. Cyberstalking 2. Criminals making direct contact c. Phishing 3. Online harassment d. DDoS Attacks 4. Make an online service unavailable and take the network down.
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
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a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Cybercrimes and Meaning. List I (Cybercrimes) List II (Meaning) a. Social engineering 1. Hackers sending malicious email attachments b. Cyberstalking 2. Criminals making direct contact c. Phishing 3. Online harassment d. DDoS Attacks 4. Make an online service unavailable and take the network down.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Science_ Technology And Society In Sociology.
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