Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?
I. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits.
II. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
1. (a) 1 only
2. (b) 2 only
3. (c) Both 1 and 2
4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The National Quantum Mission targets developing intermediate scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits in 8 years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology.
Statement 2 is correct: Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) will be set up in top academic and National R&D institutes on the domains of Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices. These four T-Hubs have been established at IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi.

Sources:

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1917888

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2227070