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In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created, and the physical world is completely shut out.
  2. 2.In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from the computer are projected onto real life objects or surroundings.
  3. 3.AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of a smart-phone or PC.
  4. 4.VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing a complete immersion experience.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 4 only
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception of their surroundings without replacing it. Virtual Reality (VR), conversely, creates a fully immersive digital environment that replaces the real world. Statement 1 incorrectly describes AR as shutting out the physical world; this is characteristic of VR. Statement 2 incorrectly defines VR; projecting computer-generated images onto real objects describes AR, not VR.

Source: UPSC gs1 2019

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