Nanotechnology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about nanotechnology is/are correct? 1. At the nanoscale, materials often exhibit unique properties due to quantum mechanical effects. 2. Carbon nanotubes are known for their exceptional strength and electrical conductivity. 3. The 'bottom-up' approach in nanotechnology involves reducing larger materials to the nanoscale. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of India's National Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission)?

Consider the following applications of nanotechnology: 1. Targeted drug delivery for cancer treatment 2. Development of highly efficient solar cells 3. Advanced water purification membranes 4. Creation of lightweight and strong aerospace composites Which of the above applications are directly related to nanotechnology?

With reference to 'Quantum Dots', consider the following statements: 1. They are semiconductor nanocrystals that emit light of specific wavelengths. 2. Their color of emitted light is independent of their size. 3. They are used in QLED televisions and biological imaging. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'nanobots' is sometimes associated with which of the following concepts?