UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 44 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Dhruv64 Microprocessor

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

1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.

2. It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Verdict

Both statements are correct, so the answer is Option (c).

Analysis

DHRUV64 is an indigenous microprocessor designed by the SHAKTI processor team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. It was developed under the Digital India RISC-V Programme, an initiative designed to achieve self reliance in semiconductor and microprocessor design. The chip has applications in embedded systems, Internet of Things devices, and secure communications, marking a major milestone for the semiconductor mission of India.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is correct: DHRUV64 is the third major chip taped out under the DIR-V initiative, which focuses on creating a robust ecosystem for domestic microprocessors with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.

Statement 2 is correct: Designed and fabricated indigenously, it is officially recognized as the first homegrown 64-bit dual-core microprocessor operating at a speed of 1.0 GHz.

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