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Q170. ‘3D printing’ has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstructive surgeries 5. Data processing technologies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

‘3D printing’ has applications in which of the following?

  1. Preparation of confectionery items
  2. Manufacture of bionic ears
  3. Automotive industry
  4. Reconstructive surgeries
  5. Data processing technologies Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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1 is correct: 3D food printers construct intricate edible geometries from chocolate, sugar, and food pastes. 2 is correct: Tissue engineering utilizes 3D bioprinting combined with electronics to fabricate functional bionic organs such as ears. 3 is correct: The automotive industry utilizes 3D printing for rapid prototyping, lightweight components, and custom tooling. 4 is correct: In reconstructive surgery, patient-specific 3D printed implants and prosthetics match exact anatomical structures. 5 is correct: 3D printing is utilized in hardware processing technologies (e.g., printed electronics, physical data visualization, and micro-sensors).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q170)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q170

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 170 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (D): "1, 2, 3, 4 and 5". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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