Q35 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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

A Cloud Services
B Quantum Computing
C Visible Light Communication Technologies
D Wireless Communication Technologies

Correct answer: (b) Quantum Computing

Explanation

  1. A

    Cloud Services

    Cloud services. Use qubits only if the cloud is a quantum machine.

  2. B

    Quantum Computing

    Quantum computing. A qubit is the unit of quantum information.

  3. C

    Visible Light Communication Technologies

    Visible-light communication. Li-Fi; not qubits.

  4. D

    Wireless Communication Technologies

    Wireless communication. Classical RF.

Summary. Official key is (b) quantum computing. A qubit (quantum bit) can be in superposition; it is the basic information unit of a quantum processor.