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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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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct ?

  1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
  2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.
  3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only