Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Statement I:Privacy refers to the attempt to gain information from otherwise undisclosed areas.

Statement II:Hacking refers to the unauthorized duplication of computer software.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect ✓ Correct

CStatement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect

DStatement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Correct answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Explanation

Privacy is the right to keep personal information protected and to control who may access it, not an attempt to extract undisclosed data.

Statement 1 is wrong because gaining information from otherwise hidden areas describes snooping or hacking, not privacy.

Statement 2 is wrong because unauthorised duplication of software is software piracy, whereas hacking is unauthorised access to systems.

Hacking targets access to computers and networks, often to steal data or cause damage.

Software piracy involves illegally copying, distributing or using licensed programs.

Strong passwords, encryption and firewalls are common measures used to safeguard privacy.

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