UPSC Prelims Science & Technology
Display Technologies
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2011 Questions 4 MCQs
01
PYQ 2011
prelims
medium
science-and-technology ID: upsc-201
A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1. DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video.
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
3. The thickness of BD is 2.4 mm white that of DVD is 1.2 mm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
2
1 and 2 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3
02
PYQ 2017
prelims
hard
science-and-technology ID: upsc-201
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create the digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs. Select the correct answer using the code given below
1
1 and 3 only
2
2 only
3
1, 2 and 3
4
None of the above statements is correct
03
PYQ 2021
prelims
medium
science-and-technology ID: upsc-202
With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps? 1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps. 2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than LED lamps. 3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street lighting. Select the correct answer using the code given below
1
3 only
2
2 only
3
1 and 3
4
1, 2 and 3
04
PYQ 2025
prelims
easy
science-and-technology ID: upsc-202
Consider the following statements: Statement I:
Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors. Statement II:
Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
4
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct