Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits. 2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India. Select the answer using the code given below:

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies Quantum TechnologyHard

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits.
Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

The National Quantum Mission is framed around developing intermediate-scale quantum systems in the 50-1000 physical qubit range. Its implementation also includes four thematic hubs in academic and national R&D institutions. Therefore both statements are accepted.