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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | IT in e-governance — applications | Networking/IT |
| 2016 | 10 | Internet of Things — definition, examples, challenges | IoT |
| 2018 | 5 | Cloud computing — service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) | Cloud computing |
| 2021 | 5 | What is blockchain? State two applications beyond cryptocurrency | Blockchain |
| 2021 | 5 | Artificial Intelligence in healthcare — 3 applications | AI |
| 2023 | 10 | (a) AIRAWAT full form and infrastructure; (b) ChatGPT; (c) Neural network | AI/LLM |
| 2023 | 5 | Big Data — 5 Vs with examples | Big Data |
| 2023 | 5 | Social media regulation in India — IT Rules 2021 key provisions | Social media |
| 2024 | 2 | Digital Rupee (e₹) vs UPI — differences | Digital currency |
| 2024 | 10 | AI and LLMs — India-specific LLMs, government facilitation | AI/LLM |
Pattern for 2026:
- 5G/6G — India's 5G rollout and 6G strategy (new data available)
- CBDC / Digital Rupee specifics — Nov 2022 launch dates
- VR/AR — first time explicitly in 2026 syllabus
- OTT regulation — IT Rules 2021 in context of OTT and social media
- Edge computing — likely paired with IoT question