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Q48·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2024

Metaverse

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Question

Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?

Options

a

Big data analytics

b

Cryptography

c

Metaverse

Answer
d

Virtual matrix

Explanation

The concept of an interconnected, immersive 3D virtual environment where users interact, socialize, and own digital assets (often leveraging blockchain for property rights) is universally termed the Metaverse. Big data analytics processes datasets, and cryptography secures information.

The term "Metaverse" specifically merges 3D virtual reality spaces with persistent digital property rights and economic interoperability.

Answer: (c).

Question details

Year

2024

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q48

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Computing, AI & IT

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

MeitY Web 3.0 & Metaverse Interoperability Technical Standards 2023

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