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    Question

    What is the aim of the Universal Service Obligation Fund

    (USOF)?
    A Providing free internet at Railway Stations up to a certain limit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Providing Fibre connections to every Panchayat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Dismantle the gender divide in the internet access Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Provide a balance between the provision of Universal Service to all uncovered areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Check the freedom of internet and stop monopolisation of ISP. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The USOF comes under the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The act was amended in 2003 to give statutory status to the fund. The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications governs the fund and related provisions. The aim of USOF is to provide a balance between the provision of Universal Service to all uncovered areas, including the rural areas.

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