Computer Science · Class 11
Society and Ethics
Learn Society and Ethics with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Society and Ethics explores how IT affects society — digital divide, e-governance, environmental impact, ethics, and responsible technology use.
IT in Society
- E-governance: online services, Digital India
- E-commerce and digital payments
- Telemedicine and online education
Impact & Ethics
- Digital divide: access inequality
- E-waste from discarded electronics
- Privacy, copyright, net neutrality
- Responsible social media use
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Digital divide
What is digital divide?
- 1Gap between those with/without technology access
- 2Rural vs urban, rich vs poor
- 3Affects education and opportunities
Answer
Unequal access to technology
E-waste
How to reduce e-waste?
- 1Repair and reuse devices
- 2Recycle at authorised centres
- 3Donate working equipment
Answer
Reduce, reuse, recycle electronics
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Technology creates jobs and changes work
- ✓ Verify information before sharing
- ✓ Respect intellectual property
Exam Tips
- • Give examples of e-governance
- • Discuss pros/cons of social media
- • Define digital divide
Practice MCQs — Society and Ethics
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
E-governance means: