Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not infotech terminology?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: cyberspace

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “cyberspace”.
Cyberspace is a general term referring to the virtual world of computer networks and the internet. It's not a specific technical term used in IT.

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