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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1) Which phenomenon does Shor`s algorithm, if realized, directly threaten?

(a) Quantum Teleportation

(b) Post-Quantum Cryptography

(c) Quantum Key Distribution

(d) Modern Encryption Schemes

2) Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a qubit?

(a) It can only represent 0 or 1.

(b) It is unaffected by environmental factors.

(c) It operates solely based on classical physics.

(d) It can exist in a superposition of 0 and 1.

3) Which of the following best describes the Meissner effect?

(a) The superposition of quantum states in a qubit.

(b) The expulsion of magnetic fields from a superconductor.

(c) The ability of a material to conduct electricity with resistance.

(d) The emission of electrons from a metal surface when light shines on it.

4)

Consider the following statements regarding Heisenberg`s Uncertainty Principle:

  1. It arises from the fundamental quantum behavior, not just limitations of measurement instruments.
  2. It states that the position and momentum of a particle can be known with perfect accuracy simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5)

Consider the following statements about quantum communication:

  1. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) uses qubits to exchange encryption keys securely.
  2. Quantum teleportation allows for faster-than-light transfer of information.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6)

Consider the following statements regarding the National Quantum Mission:

  1. The mission includes focus area of quantum sensing and metrology.
  2. It`s spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology, focusing on advancements in quantum biology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

7)

Consider the following statements regarding the photoelectric effect:

  1. Einstein`s explanation of this effect contributed to the concept of energy quantization.
  2. It involves the emission of electrons from certain metals when exposed to light.
  3. It demonstrates that light behaves as continuous wave.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

8)

Consider the following statements regarding quantum error correction:

  1. It is necessary to combat decoherence in qubits.
  2. It typically involves using additional qubits to detect and correct errors.
  3. The Willow chip developed by Google aims to improve quantum error correction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

9)

Consider the following statements about quantum sensors:

  1. Quantum magnetometers have potential applications in healthcare, such as improving MRI technology.
  2. They are incapable of detecting minute changes in physical fields.
  3. They exploit superposition and entanglement for enhanced sensitivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

10)

Consider the following statements regarding superposition and entanglement:

  1. Superposition allows a quantum system to exist in multiple states simultaneously until measured.
  2. Entanglement violates the principles of relativity by allowing faster-than-light communication.
  3. Entanglement implies that two or more particles become correlated, and a change in one instantaneously affects the other, even over large distances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only



Answers
1) d
2) d
3) b
4) a
5) a
6) a
7) d
8) b
9) c
10) b