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Q1. [5]
Read the given details of a computer. * electronic device that can store and process information * makes life easy and simple * physical description — monitor, keyboard, CPU and mouse * computer technology used in all fields — education, medicine, commerce, entertainment Analyse the details and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words about the description and role of computers in today's world.
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Model Answer

Computers: A Marvel of Modern Technology

A computer is an electronic device capable of storing and processing information at remarkable speed. It consists of four main physical components — the monitor (display screen), keyboard (input device), CPU (Central Processing Unit, the brain of the system), and mouse (pointing device). Together, these components make the computer a powerful and versatile machine.

Computers have made human life easier and simpler in countless ways. Today, computer technology has penetrated virtually every field of activity. In education, it enables digital learning and research. In medicine, it assists in diagnosis and record-keeping. In commerce, it streamlines transactions and business operations. In entertainment, it provides gaming, streaming, and creative tools.

Thus, the computer is no longer a luxury — it is an indispensable part of modern life, transforming the way we live, work, and communicate.

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