2009 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies

Question 137: Science and Technology

WiMAX is related to which one of the following ?

aBiotechnology
bSpace technology
cMissile technology
dCommunication technology

AnswerThe answer is (d).

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless communication technology based on the IEEE 802.16 standard that gives broadband internet access over long distances, as an alternative to cable or DSL. It belongs to communication technology, not biotechnology, space or missiles.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) WiMAX has nothing to do with biotechnology.
  • (b) It is a ground-based wireless system, not space technology.
  • (c) It is not missile technology.
  • (d) Right: WiMAX is communication technology.

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