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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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