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Consider the following statements about ICT for Development:

  1. ICT can provide both direct and indirect benefits to the development process.

  2. It only benefits governments and has no role in assisting NGOs or businesses.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Answer:

A. 1 only

Read Explanation:

  • ICT benefits a wide range of sectors — governments, NGOs, businesses — directly and indirectly. Statement 2 is incorrect because it recognizes multiple stakeholders, not just governments.


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