What was the initial primary motivation for the U.S. government agency ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) to fund the development of the network precursor to the Internet (ARPANET)?

💡 Explanation:

ARPANET was developed during the Cold War era. The primary goal was to create a robust, decentralized network using packet switching that could ensure communication continuity even if a part of the network (or a central command structure) was destroyed, making it resilient to catastrophic events or attacks.