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Prelims 2026

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Science & TechnologyComputing, AI and Digital TechnologiesComputing Hardware, Semiconductors and ProcessorsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
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Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors

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2026 · Q79

Prelims 2026, question 79: Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors

Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct ? 1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India. 2. It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Science & TechnologyComputing, AI and Digital TechnologiesComputing Hardware, Semiconductors and ProcessorsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Pairs
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Fact recall
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Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors · Industrial Policy, Manufacturing and MSMEs
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Industrial Policy, Manufacturing and MSMEs

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2026 · Q83

Prelims 2026, question 83: Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched?

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Prelims 2011

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Science & TechnologyComputing, AI and Digital TechnologiesComputing Hardware, Semiconductors and ProcessorsMedium
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Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors
Related topics:
Optics, Lasers and Photonics
2011 · Q69

Prelims 2011, question 69: Computing Hardware, Semiconductors and Processors

A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1. DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video. 2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity. 3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1.2 mm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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