UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 88 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Metaverse Definition
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectScience and Technology
- TopicInformation and Communication Technology
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeDirect
Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote 'an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items'?
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Answer: C. Metaverse
Verdict
Correct answer: Metaverse → Option (c).
Analysis
The metaverse is a loosely defined term referring to virtual worlds in which users represented by avatars interact, usually in 3D and focused on social and economic connection. The metaverse often gets conflated with the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology used to experience a shared 3D world.
Key features of the metaverse include: it is an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds, accessible simultaneously by millions of users, where users can exert property rights over virtual items.
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