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Q82. With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields. 2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other. 3. NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.
  2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.
  3. NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct: NFC is a short-range contactless communication technology based on radio-frequency identification (RFID) operating at 13.56 MHz. Statement 2 is incorrect: NFC operates at a very short range, typically within 4 centimeters (a few centimeters, not a meter). Distances of a meter or more are characteristic of other wireless standards like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Statement 3 is correct: NFC protocols can implement robust encryption algorithms (e.g., AES) to protect sensitive data during contactless payments and data transfers.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Pay close attention to quantitative scales. 'Near Field' explicitly implies very close proximity (centimeters), making 'even a metre' a deliberate distractor.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q82)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q82

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 82 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (C): "(c) 1 and 3 only". 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.

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

Pay close attention to quantitative scales. 'Near Field' explicitly implies very close proximity (centimeters), making 'even a metre' a deliberate distractor.

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