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Establishment of the Department of Information Technology took place in the year ---.

A1999

B1995

C2002

D1991

Answer:

A. 1999

Read Explanation:

  • Establishment of the Department of Information Technology (1999)

  • 1999: The Department of Information Technology (DIT) was created within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to focus specifically on IT policy and development.

  • This department aimed to facilitate the growth of the IT sector, promote e-governance, and enhance digital infrastructure.

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