UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Cloud storage providers allocate space on networked servers and present it to users as if it were a drive accessible from many devices. Data stored there can be synchronised, shared and backed up automatically. This model reduces dependence on specific physical devices and supports collaboration. Therefore the services mentioned are instances of cloud storage.

Option A:
Option A, optical media, includes CDs and DVDs that are physical discs and require local drives; they are not internet-based services.

Option B:
Option B, removable storage, refers to USB drives or external disks that are attached directly to computers and do not inherently offer remote, multi-device access.

Option C:
Option C is correct because cloud storage explicitly denotes online file-hosting services where infrastructure is managed by third-party providers and users connect over the internet. The examples given in the stem are among the most widely used cloud storage platforms.

Option D:
Option D, local area storage, is not a standard term in cloud computing and suggests on-premises storage within a network rather than externally hosted services.