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Computer AwarenessMediumAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2023, GK

Which one among the following is not a part of the SWAYAM programme?

  1. A.Video lectures
  2. B.Classroom lectures
  3. C.Online discussion forum for clearing doubts
  4. D.Specially prepared material that can be downloaded/printed

Correct answer

B. Classroom lectures

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Classroom lectures. SWAYAM is an online learning platform, so live classroom lectures are not one of its parts. SWAYAM, short for Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds, was launched by the Government of India in July 2017 to offer free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from Class 9 to postgraduate level, so that the best teaching reaches every learner, including those far from good institutions. Every course is built on four quadrants: video lectures; specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded or printed; self-assessment tests and quizzes; and an online discussion forum for clearing doubts. Learners can sit a proctored exam at the end and earn credits that universities may transfer. Option A is wrong to pick because video lectures are the first quadrant. Option C is wrong to pick because the discussion forum is the fourth quadrant. Option D is wrong to pick because downloadable reading material is the second quadrant. Exam tip: SWAYAM's four quadrants are video, e-text, self-assessment and discussion forum.

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Q2.Computer AwarenessAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which one among the following is NOT true about Standard Generalised Markup Language (SGML)?

  1. A.It is an international open standard
  2. B.It is dependent on a computer's hardware
  3. C.It is independent of a computer's operating system
  4. D.It defines document type
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Correct answer: B. It is dependent on a computer's hardware

SGML was designed to be independent of both hardware and software, so saying it depends on a computer's hardware is false.

Q3.Computer AwarenessAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which one among the following tasks is NOT carried out by an operating system?

  1. A.To link a program with the subroutines it references
  2. B.To manage data transfer to and from peripherals
  3. C.To allocate memory for storing programs
  4. D.To provide a layered, user-friendly interface
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Correct answer: A. To link a program with the subroutines it references

Joining a program to the library routines it calls is the job of a linker, a separate system utility, not of the operating system.

Q5.Computer AwarenessAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IEasy

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?

  1. A.Australia
  2. B.Canada
  3. C.The European Union
  4. D.The United States of America
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Correct answer: C. The European Union

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union's data protection law, adopted in April 2016 and applied from 25 May 2018.