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Q69. With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct? 1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths of 375 to 780 nm 2. VLC is known as long - range optical wireless communication 3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth 4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths of 375 to 780 nm
  2. VLC is known as long - range optical wireless communication
  3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth
  4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference 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 2020 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 3 and 4 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: Visible Light Communication (VLC) operates within the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which corresponds to wavelengths between approximately 375 nm (violet) and 780 nm (red).

Statement 2 is incorrect: VLC is inherently a short-range, line-of-sight communication technology because visible light cannot penetrate opaque physical barriers (like walls) and attenuates rapidly over distance.

Statement 3 is correct: VLC (such as Li-Fi) modulates light at very high frequencies, achieving data transmission rates reaching multiple gigabits per second (Gbps), far exceeding standard Bluetooth data transfer rates.

Statement 4 is correct: Because VLC uses light waves rather than radio frequencies, it generates and experiences zero radio-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it safe for use in EMI-sensitive environments like aircraft cabins and hospital operating rooms.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Light cannot pass through walls or cover long terrestrial distances like radio waves. Recognizing that VLC is short-range immediately eliminates Statement 2, leading directly to (C).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q69)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1, 3 and 4 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 69 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (C): "1, 3 and 4 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?

Light cannot pass through walls or cover long terrestrial distances like radio waves. Recognizing that VLC is shortrange immediately eliminates Statement 2, leading directly to (C).

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