Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Which of the following would be the smallest and fastest computer imitating brain working?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Quantum computer

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Quantum computer”.
The smallest and fastest computer imitating brain working is most likely: (2) Quantum computer

Quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations in a fundamentally different way than traditional computers. This allows them to potentially tackle problems that are impossible for classical computers, including simulating complex systems like the brain.

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