Information and Communication Technology: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question 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 2016Science and Technology · Information and Communication Technology
Q1. With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. 2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: LiFi (Light Fidelity) uses visible light, ultraviolet, or infrared light to transmit data. This technology works through light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which modulate light signals at extremely high speeds to carry information. Unlike traditional radio frequency-based wireless systems, LiFi leverages the light spectrum for communication.
Statement 2 is correct: LiFi is a wireless communication technology that does not require cables for data transmission. In laboratory conditions, it has demonstrated speeds significantly faster than WiFi, reaching up to 224 Gbps. However, its performance depends on line-of-sight and is more suitable for indoor environments.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2016
(c) Both 1 and 2
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Information and Communication Technology?
This page covers 1 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.