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Q55·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2018

GPS Technology Applications

S&TNavigation and Location TechnologyStatement-basedMediumStatic

Question

In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?

1Mobile phone operations
2Banking operations
3Controlling the power grids
  1. 1.

    Mobile phone operations use GPS technology

  2. 2.

    Banking operations use GPS technology

  3. 3.

    Controlling the power grids uses GPS technology

Options

a

1 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

GPS technology has widespread applications across multiple sectors. In mobile phones, GPS is used for location services, navigation, and geolocation-based applications. In banking, GPS is used for mobile banking security, ATM locations, and tracking of cash vans and secure transport. In power grids, GPS is used for synchronization of power systems, precise timing for grid control, and monitoring of distribution networks. All three applications are legitimate and well-established uses of GPS technology in modern systems. > GPS Applications: Mobile (navigation/apps) + Banking (security/tracking) + Power Systems (synchronization/monitoring).

Question details

Year

2018

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q55

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Navigation and Location Technology

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

Current Affairs - Technology 2017-2018

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