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Prelims 2022 · Science and Technology · Question 35

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

  1. Cloud Services
  2. Quantum Computing
  3. Visible Light Communication Technologies
  4. Wireless Communication Technologies

Answer

Quantum Computing

  • (a) Cloud Services: A qubit is not a cloud-service term; cloud computing uses classical bits and distributed servers. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Quantum Computing: A qubit (quantum bit) is the basic unit of information in quantum computing, capable of superposition. Verdict: Correct.
  • (c) Visible Light Communication Technologies: This field deals with data transmission using visible light, not qubits. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Wireless Communication Technologies: Wireless communication uses radio/spectrum technologies; qubit is not its core term. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (b) Quantum Computing.

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