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2. What are the applications of IT in the agricultural industry?
Ans. Some of the main applications of IT in agriculture industry 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
make better decisions.
• They can buy the raw materials and sell their products online using the Internet.
3. Differentiate between Integration-Centric BPM and Document-Centric BPM.
Ans. Integration-Centric BPM: In this type of BPM model, the focus is more on using computer-based application programming
interfaces. It creates a smooth flow of data between the network of automated tools that integrate different departments
of a business. With less human interaction, the repetitive tedious task can be done efficiently.
Document-Centric BPM: In this type of BPM model, the focus is more on the documentation-designing and approvals
involved in the workflow of the business processes. They help the document in designing, formatting, verifying, routing it
at different stages for signing and approval. All this reduces the need for emailing documents back and forth and prevents
the time wastage.
4. Give examples of use of IT in everyday life. [NCERT]
Ans. Examples of use of IT in everyday life are:
• We use IT to do our daily routine work at home with microwave, vacuum cleaner, kitchen automated stoves and
chimney for cooking, home security system, water level checking system in tanks, etc.
• Connected through local network with other members living in the same apartments or society.
• Using mobile phones or landline phones to talk to friends and families.
• For entertainment, playing favourite songs, playing games or watching a favourite movie.
• Using laptops or PCs to work from home, conduct meetings online, submit report, attend workshops, etc.
• Children attending online classes through mobile phones, laptops or PCs.
• Using the Internet to explore data as and when needed.
• Using online banking services to do transactions for different purposes.
• Online shopping of household products, grocery, milk, etc.
• Doing payments of electricity bills, water bills, tax, school fees, etc.
5. Name any four important projects under Digital India.
Ans. The following are some of the important projects under Digital India:
• DigiLocker: It provides facilities for storing important official documents like Voter ID Card, Pan Card, BPL Card, Driving
License, education certificates, etc., in the cloud.
• MyGov.in: It is an online platform to engage citizens in governance through a "Discuss", "Do", and "Disseminate"
approach.
• eSign Framework: It enables users to digitally sign a document online using Aadhaar authentication.
• Swach Bharat Mission Mobile App: It enables organisations and citizens to access information regarding the cleanliness
drive and achieve the goals of the mission.
21 st #Interdisciplinary
C. Competency-based/Application-based questions. Century #Problem Solving & Logical Reasoning
Skills
1. The teacher wants to make a group for projects to be created in Science. Which software will she use for digital
communication?
Ans. She can use WhatsApp, Social Media Sites, Online Chatting Software, E-conference, Email Services, etc.
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