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Some of the common applications are listed below:
              •  Computer controlled robots are designed to do tedious and difficult tasks in almost all the fields.
              •  Mainframes  and  supercomputers  are  used  in  scientific
                calculations, weather forecast, defence services and astronomy.

              •  Doctors and  microbiologists use computers to do  detailed
                analysis of chemical balance inside the human body and helps in
                the diagnosis of different types of diseases.
              •  Satellites are the backbone  of  communication.  It is  of great
                importance in astronomy and space technology.
              •  Complex scientific  applications  like  rocket launching,  space
                exploration, etc., are all done using computers.
              •  Computers are used for storing  large amount of data,  performing complex calculations  and  for visualising
                three-dimensional objects.
              •  Visual 3D display of the object images through software tools for advanced study and analysis.

              •  Computer Aided Designs (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) applications are used for drawing, designing,
                and for simulating and testing the designs and manufacturing products or machines used in different fields.
              IT in Agriculture

              Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in India. So, agricultural development is utmost important for our national
              prosperity. Several measures are taken by the government to implement information technology in this field to help
              farmers in different ways. Some of the main applications of IT in agriculture are:

                                                                 •   Today’s agriculture routinely uses sophisticated
                                                                    technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture
                                                                    sensors, and  aerial images for profitable  and  efficient
                                                                    production of crops.

                                                                 •   Recent innovation  in  tractors,  sowing and  harvesting
                                                                    machines  have revolutionised  the agricultural  industry.
                                                                    It has replaced human  labour  at some levels for more
                                                                    productivity of the crops.
              •  Robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air and water
                quality.
              •  Farmers can use the Internet to access relevant information. This will reduce the risk and uncertainty and help them
                take better decisions.
              •  They can buy the raw materials and sell their products online using the Internet.




                      Tick ( ) if you know this.
                        Information Technology (IT) means creating, managing, storing, and exchanging information.

                        India’s IT-BPM industry accounts for 55% of the global outsourcing market size.
                        Offshore outsourcing refers to services outside the company’s own country.

                        A Learning Management System (LMS) is being used by many countries to manage school systems.



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