UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 7 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

Consider the following statements:

I. It is expected that Majorana I chip will enable quantum computing.

II. Majorana I chip has been introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

III. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III
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Answer: C. I and III only

Verdict

Correct statements: I and III only → Option (c).

Statement by statement

Statement I – CORRECT: The Majorana I (Majorana-based) chip refers to an approach using Majorana fermions — exotic quantum particles — for topological quantum computing, which promises greater stability and reduced error rates. It is expected to enable quantum computing.

Statement II – INCORRECT: AWS (Amazon Braket) is working on quantum computing, but the Majorana-based chip is being developed by Microsoft, in collaboration with researchers at Station Q. Hence statement II is not correct.

Statement III – CORRECT: Deep learning is a specialized field within machine learning that uses multi-layered neural networks. It is a subset used for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, etc.

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