Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

The government has made STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) telephone facilities available in every village to strengthen the flow of information from the grassroot level to higher levels. A uniform rate of STD facility across India ensures that even rural citizens can access long-distance communication without financial disadvantage, helping integrate remote villages into the national communication network.

Technology: This has been made possible by integrating space technology with communication technology (i.e., satellite communication combined with the existing telecom network).

Source: Communication, Chapter 7

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• The question has two parts: (i) why STD was extended to villages, and (ii) which technology enabled it — address both clearly.
• The exact phrase from the textbook is "integrating the development in space technology with communication technology" — use this in the exam; don't just say "internet" or "digital technology."
• Mentioning uniform STD rates adds a useful supporting point for the 'why' part and helps earn full marks.