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” ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Big data analytics” option2=”Cryptography” option3=”Metaverse” option4=”Virtual matrix” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC IAS – 2024
Option A, Big data analytics, is the process of examining large data sets to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights. This is unrelated to virtual worlds.
Option B, Cryptography, is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties. It is related to securing transactions and data within virtual worlds but does not define the virtual world itself.
Option D, Virtual matrix, is not a standard or widely recognized term for the described concept. While “matrix” might evoke ideas of a digital reality (like in the movie “The Matrix”), “Metaverse” is the term specifically coined and used to denote the kind of interconnected, persistent 3D virtual environment described.