Naan Mudhalvan & AICSCC
UPSC Prelims 2025
Vision 1000 Mission 100
Science & Technology
Practice Questions
Theme:
Computers & Information
Technology and Miscellaneous
Technologies
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1. Recently, the terms ‘Hopfield Network’, How many of the pair(s) given above is/are
‘Boltzmann Machine’ are actually and correctly matched?
appropriately discussed in the context of
(a) One pair only
which one of the following?
(b) Two pairs only
(a) Discovery and synthesis of quantum
(c) Three pairs only
dots
(d) All Four pairs
(b) Artificial neural networks and machine
learning
(c) Navigation and control systems in space 4. Consider the following statements about the
missions ‘Brain Computer Interface (BCI)’ :
(d) Computational protein design and 1. BCI enables direct communication
protein structure prediction. between the brain and an external device
without involving peripheral nerves or
2. The terms ‘Mirai, Stuxnet and Zeus’ muscles.
sometimes mentioned in the news are related 2. BCIs can completely cure neurological
to: disorders like alzheimer’s disease,
(a) Space exploration technologies deployed parkinson’s disease etc.
by NASA. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
(b) Advanced robotics systems used in correct?
Warfare. (a) 1 only
(c) Cyber attacks in the digital systems.
(b) 2 only
(d) Renewable energy solutions for coastal
(c) Both 1 and 2
areas.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following pairs:
5. Consider the following statements about the
Cyber threats Definition
‘Space Internet’:
1. Malware Harm, exploit, or
1. It has ultra low latency than the
disable computers and
conventional internet provided through
networks.
fiber optic lines.
2. Ransomware Encrypts files and
2. The Indian Space Policy 2023 currently
demands payment for
permits only government entities to
decryption.
provide space-based communication
3. Distributed A cyberattack that services.
Denial-of-Service floods a system with
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
(DDoS) traffic to make it
correct?
unavailable.
(a) 1 only
4. Botnets A network of
(b) 2 only
compromised
computers remotely (c) Both 1 and 2
controlled by attackers (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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6. Which of the following is incorrect with 8. Which one of the following statements
respect to Web 5.0? best reflects the objective of ‘SARTHIE 1.0’
(a) It is named as semantic web, a next- initiative?
generation decentralised platform with (a) It enables electricity generation and
distribution companies to buy or sell
the characteristic of a “read-write-
renewable energy through open access.
execute” web.
(b) To create awareness, advise and redress
(b) It will have no involvement of third consumer grievances and act as a
parties as intermediaries controlling central registry for lodging consumer
grievances.
data, transactions, or content
(c) To accelerate the loan sanctioning and
distribution. loan disbursement process to the street
(c) It incorporates emotional intelligence vendors who want to avail the benefits
of PM SVANidhi Scheme.
using blockchain, Artificial Intelligence
and deep learning. (d) To bridge the awareness gap among
disadvantaged groups regarding their
(d) It allows users to utilize their digital
legal rights, welfare entitlements and
identity across multiple applications
government schemes.
and services in a secure manner.
9. Consider the following statements:
7. With reference to Wi-Fi 7 technology, which Statement-I:
of the following statements are correct? Both Generative AI and Traditional AI
1. It operates in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 improve over time through feedback and
iterative learning processes.
GHz frequency bands.
Statement-II:
2. It supports a maximum theoretical data
Both Generative AI and Traditional AI are
rate of up to 1000 Gbps.
bound by Explicit rules and algorithms.
3. It allows more devices to communicate
Which one of the following is correct in
simultaneously without causing respect of the above statements?
interference.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
4. It is compatible with both Wi-Fi 6 and correct and Statement-II is the correct
Wi-Fi 5 devices. explanation for Statement-I.
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not the
given below:
correct explanation for Statement-I.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
is incorrect.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Statement-I is incorrect but
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only Statement-II is correct.
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10. What is/are the features/advantages of 12. With reference to the Global Partnership on
Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, consider
(QD-OLED) display technology? the following statements:
1. It uses quantum dots to deliver higher 1. It is an international multi-stakeholder
brightness without the need for initiative launched in 2020 with India as
traditional colour filters. one of the founding members.
2. GPAI adopted the New Delhi declaration
2. It ensures consistent brightness and
in 2024 highlighting AI governance,
accurate colours from any viewing angle.
deepfake detection and ethical AI
3. It uses blue light as their primary light development.
source as blue has the lowest energy
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
within the visible light spectrum. correct?
Select the correct answer from the codes (a) 1 only
given below: (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Augmented Reality (AR) enhances both
the virtual and real world while Virtual
Reality (VR) only enhances a fictional
reality.
2. Mixed reality (MR) seamlessly brings
together the virtual and physical worlds
and allows both to interact with each
other.
3. Extended reality represents a fusion
of immersive technologies that blend
the physical and virtual worlds,
encompassing VR, AR and MR.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
