Q. Consider the following statements regarding the concept of Splinternet:

1. Splinternet refers to the balkanization or fragmentation of the internet into separate, non-interoperable entities.
2. The splitting of the internet can be driven by religion, politics, government policies, technology, commerce, or national interests.
3. China's Great Firewall and North Korea's Kwangmyong serve as practical examples of such fragmented internet ecosystems.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Splinternet describes the division of the global internet into isolated networks. This fragmentation can be driven by political, governmental, religious, commercial, or technological factors. Examples include China's Great Firewall and North Korea's Kwangmyong system, which restrict access and enforce national sovereignty in cyberspace. All three statements are correct regarding the concept and examples of Splinternet.