Information and Communication Technology: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Information and Communication Technology (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2004Science and Technology · Information and Communication Technology
Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Adam Osborne introduced the first portable computer. 2. Ian Wilmut created the first cloned sheep. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Adam Osborne introduced the first portable computer, the Osborne 1, in 1981, which marked the beginning of portable computing. The computer featured a 12.7-centimetre (5-inch) screen and weighed Nearly 12 kg. However, the machine still required an AC outlet for power.
Statement 2 is correct: Ian Wilmut is a British scientist who, in 1996, led the team that cloned Dolly the sheep. Dolly was the first mammal cloned using somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), a process where the nucleus of an adult somatic cell is transferred into an enucleated egg cell. Dolly’s creation marked a major milestone in the field of biotechnology and cloning.
UPSC 2004Science and Technology · Information and Communication Technology
Q2. 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?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: A smart card is a physical card embedded with an integrated circuit chip, which can be a microcontroller or a memory chip. This chip enables the card to store and process data, making it useful for applications like secure identification and payment systems.
Statement 2 is correct: Digital technology relies heavily on modern communication infrastructures, including satellites and fiber optics, which enable high-speed and efficient data transmission.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Digital libraries are organized collections of digital materials, such as text, images, and multimedia, which can be accessed through the internet or local electronic systems, making them available in multiple forms.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2004
(c) Both 1 and 2
2
2004
(b) 1 and 2
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Information and Communication Technology?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Information and Communication Technology (Science and Technology), asked from 1999 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Information and Communication Technology?
Questions on Information and Communication Technology (Science and Technology) are available for 16 years, from 1999 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
