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UPSC 2018: When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank. After you take some groceries from your refrigerator for making breakfast, it recognises the shortage of stock in it and places an order for the supply of fresh grocery items. When you step out of your house and lock the door, all lights, fans, geysers and AC machines get switched off automatically. On your way to office, your car warns you about traffic congestion ahead and suggests an alternative route, and if you are late for a meeting, it sends a message to your office accordingly. In the context of emerging communication technologies, which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario?
(a)Border Gateway Protocol
(b)Internet of Things
(c)Internet Protocol
(d)Virtual Private Network
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Internet of Things
A network of everyday objects (phone, geyser, fridge, car, etc.) communicating autonomously through embedded sensors and connectivity is precisely the Internet of Things (IoT). Border Gateway Protocol is a routing protocol, Internet Protocol provides addressing, and a Virtual Private Network secures connections; none of these alone describes the scenario. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2018-question-66/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Internet of Things. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 66. It falls under Science & Technology > Computer & Information Technology.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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