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Which among the following is the cheapest means of communication ?
A) Internet
B) Telephone services
C) Pager
D) Fax

Answer
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Hint:
- Communication means exchanging information through various sources like speaking, writing, etc.
- We communicate to express our thoughts and ideas.
- It requires two or more people to communicate.
- It can be done physically and virtually. Nowadays virtual communication is common and cheap.

Complete answer:
I) There are various means of communication like newspaper, radio, telephone, fax, television, etc but if we talk about the cheapest and fastest means of communication then it is the internet.
II) In current time almost everyone has a mobile phone and they are able to access the internet on them.
III) Term internet refers to the system where all computer networks are interconnected which requires an internet protocol suite (TCP/IP).
IV) The Internet is the source of a huge range of information and services.
V) Some popular applications on the internet which are used for communication are Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.
VI) One can use the internet for calling, watching internet television, online music, digital newspaper, digital marketing, and so on.

Thus the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note:
i) Terms like Internet protocol address (IP address) and the Domain name system are directed by the organization whose name is an internet corporation for assigned names and numbers (ICANN).
ii) In November 2006, the internet became in the list of new seven wonders of the USA today's list.
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