Which protocol is primarily used for transmitting web pages over the Internet? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which protocol is primarily used for transmitting web pages over the Internet?
A. SMTP
B. HTTP
C. Telnet
D. FTP
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web, used to fetch and transmit web pages.

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