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 2017Science and Technology · Information and Communication Technology
Q1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade. 2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country. 3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2017 was not a centrally sponsored scheme for developing Smart Cities. It is a nationwide initiative to promote innovation and problem-solving among students by leveraging digital technology. The event was organized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in collaboration with other government bodies.
Statement 2 is correct: SIH was launched to encourage young minds to develop innovative solutions to challenges faced by ministries, departments, and public sector organizations. It provided a platform for students to collaborate on real-world problems using digital technology.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Smart India Hackathon is not related to making financial transactions digital. The initiative aimed at promoting digital financial transactions is the Digital India campaign, which includes programs like Unified Payments Interface (UPI), BHIM app, and Aadhaar-enabled payment systems.
UPSC 2017Science and Technology · Information and Communication Technology
Q2. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers2. Data centres3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
It is legally mandatory for service providers, data centres, and body corporate to report cybersecurity incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). Under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Functions and Duties) Rules, 2013. CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring the security of India’s cyber infrastructure.
Additional insight:
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) imposes rules on service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporate or persons who provide the information called for or comply with the direction of CERT. They need to report cyber incidents within a reasonable time so that CERT-In may have scope for timely action.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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2017
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2017
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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.
