Semiconductors in General Studies : PYQs with Answers

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS 2026Semiconductors

Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?

It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

DHRUV64 is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V programme. It is also India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Therefore both statements are accepted.