Assertion (A): Internet is a medium of confidential communication between members of a group.
Reason (R): On internet any message can be accessed by anyone else.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Correct Ans: (C)
Explanation:
The assertion states that the internet serves as a medium for confidential communication between group members. This is true because various tools and platforms on the internet—such as encrypted messaging services, private email groups, and closed forums—enable secure and private communication. With proper encryption protocols, the internet ensures that sensitive information remains accessible only to the intended recipients within the group.
However, the reason claims that any message on the internet can be accessed by anyone else, which is false. Not all messages are publicly accessible. Many internet-based communication platforms use strong encryption techniques like end-to-end encryption to protect data from unauthorized access. While there are risks of hacking or breaches, messages sent through secure channels are not inherently accessible to everyone.
Thus, the assertion is true, but the reason does not hold, making the correct answer (C).
