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Q35·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2022

Context of the term qubit

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Question

Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned ?

Options

a

Cloud Services

b

Quantum Computing

Answer
c

Visible Light Communication Technologies

d

Wireless Communication Technologies

Explanation

The term "qubit" (quantum bit) is the fundamental unit of information in Quantum Computing. Unlike a classical binary bit (which must be 0 or 1), a qubit relies on quantum superposition to exist in multiple states simultaneously.

Bit = Classical Computing; Qubit = Quantum Computing.

Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2022

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q35

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Computing, AI & IT

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

National Quantum Mission / Qubit Superposition Principles

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