Q. Consider the following statements about the Vikram 3201, seen in the news recently:
1.It is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor.
2.It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
3.It is designed for use in everyday consumer electronics like smartphones and laptops.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: India has unveiled its first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, the Vikram 3201, at the Semicon India 2025 conference.
Statement 2 is correct: It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in partnership with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Unlike processors in everyday devices like smartphones or laptops, this one is designed specifically for rockets and satellites. The Vikram 3201 marks the first time India has indigenously designed and fabricated a processor of this scale and specification for launch vehicle avionics.
Source: BS
