Quantum Computing — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements correctly describes 'quantum entanglement' in the context of quantum computing?

Consider the following statements regarding India's National Mission on Quantum Technologies (NM-QT): 1. It aims to develop indigenous capabilities in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials. 2. It has an outlay of INR 8000 Crores over a period of ten years. 3. DRDO is one of the key institutional players involved in its implementation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following quantum algorithms poses a significant threat to current public-key encryption schemes like RSA and ECC?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Superconducting Qubits : IBM Q, Google Sycamore 2. Trapped Ions : Xanadu, Jiuzhang 3. Photonic Qubits : IonQ, Quantinuum Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following is NOT a primary challenge in building fault-tolerant quantum computers?