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What is the main function of KSWAN (Kerala State Wide Area Network)?

ATo provide Aadhaar authentication services

BTo host government websites and applications

CTo connect approximately 4,000 government offices across the state

DTo manage cybersecurity risks

Answer:

C. To connect approximately 4,000 government offices across the state

Read Explanation:

The Kerala State Wide Area Network (KSWAN) is the foundational digital infrastructure that provides secure, reliable, and high-speed network connectivity between various government departments, district headquarters, block offices, and other government entities throughout Kerala. Its primary role is to establish a state-of-the-art closed electronic network to facilitate efficient intra-government communication, data sharing, and the centralized, seamless delivery of e-Governance services to citizens.


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