Question
UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:
Consider the following statements:
- In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.
- In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real -life objects or surroundings.
- AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of smart-phones or PCs.
- VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing a complete immersion experience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have exciting potential in the future of gaming, marketing, e-commerce, education, and many other fields. Both technologies bring together a virtual world and the real one with enhanced, 3-D visuals. Although both seems synonymous, there are some significant differences which are as follows:
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Augmented Reality (AR) |
Virtual Reality (VR) |
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AR uses both real and virtual worlds as it overlays computer generated 3D content on the real world. |
VR completely shut down the real world. It makes users think that they are in a completely virtual world. |
So, statements 1 and 2 are not correct. |
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It is achieved by smartphones, tablets or AR wearables to enhance the real world. |
It is achieved by VR headsets to generate an entirely alternate world. |
So, statements 3 and 4 are correct. |
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: Science & Technology | Information and Communication Technology
Last updated on January, 2026
