alleryObtaining confidential information of government or companies using computer programs and misusing it is termed:
APiracy
BHacking
CFermentation
DCounselling
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hacking
1. The chapter defines getting confidential data of governments, institutes or companies from the internet and misusing it as hacking of information.
2. Option B names hacking correctly.
3. Piracy is the illegal sale of others' literature, software, photos or music, so that option is a different crime.
4. Fermentation and counselling are unrelated, ruling them out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 9 "Social Health", p.114_
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