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.
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Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct: the National Quantum Mission aims to build intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 1000 physical qubits over eight years. Statement 2 is correct: it set up four Thematic Hubs (at IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi). So both.
Watch for: Precise numbers like 50-1000 qubits make students suspect a trick.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because statement 2 is also correct.
- B. Wrong because statement 1 is also correct.
- D. Wrong because both statements are correct.
Source to check: Department of Science and Technology, National Quantum Mission page (dst.gov.in) and Cabinet approval PIB release (April 2023)
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