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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the digital divide?
A
The digital divide is the difference between people who use social media, and people who do not.
B
The digital divide is the division that exists between people who have access to and can use technology, and people who don’t have access or cannot use it.
C
The digital divide is the line between the screen and keyboard on a laptop.
D
The digital divide is the “/” sign.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don’t or have restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers and internet connectivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Factors such as low literacy and income levels, geographical restrictions, lack of motivation to use technology, lack of physical access to technology, and digital illiteracy contribute to the digital divide.

Detailed explanation-3: -(iv) What is digital divide? Ans. A digital divide is an economic and social inequality with regard to access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies. The term digital divide describes in terms of access to and usage of information and communication technology.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the Digital Divide? It refers to the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technology and the internet, and those without this access.

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