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Question No. 90Interactive Test Mode
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Q90. Consider the following statements: 1. Smart card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip. 2. Digital technology is primarily used with new physical communication mediums such as satellite and fibre optics transmission. 3. A digital library is a collection of documents in an organized electronic form available on the internet only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Smart card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip.
  2. Digital technology is primarily used with new physical communication mediums such as satellite and fibre optics transmission.
  3. A digital library is a collection of documents in an organized electronic form available on the internet only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: A smart card is a plastic pocket-sized card embedded with an integrated circuit chip (microprocessor or memory chip). Statement 2 is correct: Digital communication systems rely on optical fibres and satellite links for large bandwidth and high-speed data transmission. Statement 3 is incorrect: Digital libraries can be accessed via local intranet networks, offline digital media (CD-ROMs/hard drives), or institutional servers, not exclusively 'on the internet only'.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The word 'only' in Statement 3 creates an unnecessarily restrictive absolute condition.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q90)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q90

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 90 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (B): "(b) 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

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.

How can I solve this Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The word 'only' in Statement 3 creates an unnecessarily restrictive absolute condition.

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