Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs on “5G Technology: Revolutionizing Communication in India”
1. What does 5G stand for?
A. 5th Generation Network
B. 5th Generation Technology
C. Fifth Gear Network
D. 5th Global Network
Answer: A
2. Which frequency spectrum is primarily used in 5G networks?
A. Low Frequency
B. Mid Frequency
C. Millimeter Wave Frequency
D. Ultra-High Frequency
Answer: C
3. What is the maximum theoretical speed of 5G technology?
A. 100 Mbps
B. 1 Gbps
C. 10 Gbps
D. 100 Gbps
Answer: C
4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of 5G technology?
A. Low latency
B. High energy consumption
C. Massive device connectivity
D. High-speed data transfer
Answer: B
5. In India, which organization is responsible for spectrum allocation for 5G?
A. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
B. Ministry of Telecommunications
C. Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Answer: C
6. When was 5G technology commercially launched in India?
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2022
D. 2023
Answer: C
7. Which telecom company was the first to launch 5G services in India?
A. Airtel
B. Reliance Jio
C. BSNL
D. Vodafone Idea
Answer: A
8. What is the latency of 5G networks compared to 4G?
A. Higher latency
B. Same latency
C. Significantly lower latency
D. Negligible difference
Answer: C
9. Which technology is essential for enabling 5G?
A. Fiber Optics
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Massive MIMO
D. Blockchain
Answer: C
10. What is the role of edge computing in 5G networks?
A. Reduces latency
B. Increases bandwidth
C. Improves data security
D. Enhances hardware compatibility
Answer: A
11. Which sector will benefit most from the adoption of 5G in India?
A. Healthcare
B. Education
C. Agriculture
D. All of the above
Answer: D
12. Which frequency band is considered the “golden range” for 5G deployment?
A. 700 MHz
B. 2.5 GHz
C. 3.5 GHz
D. 26 GHz
Answer: C
13. What does “IoT,” often associated with 5G, stand for?
A. Internet of Things
B. Integrated Optical Technology
C. International Online Transfer
D. Internet of Telecommunications
Answer: A
14. How does 5G technology support smart cities?
A. By enabling real-time data sharing
B. By providing free internet access
C. By lowering infrastructure costs
D. By eliminating data privacy concerns
Answer: A
15. Which Indian city hosted the first 5G trials?
A. Hyderabad
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Mumbai
Answer: B
16. What is the expected contribution of 5G to India’s economy by 2035?
A. $150 billion
B. $450 billion
C. $1 trillion
D. $3 trillion
Answer: C
17. Which technology enables 5G to handle large device connections?
A. Blockchain
B. Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC)
C. Narrowband IoT
D. Cloud Computing
Answer: B
18. Which body released the “5G Use Cases Lab” in India?
A. NITI Aayog
B. TRAI
C. DoT
D. ISRO
Answer: C
19. What is “network slicing” in 5G?
A. Dividing networks for different uses
B. Increasing signal strength
C. Reducing data consumption
D. Enhancing upload speeds
Answer: A
20. How does 5G impact energy efficiency compared to 4G?
A. Consumes more energy
B. Consumes the same amount of energy
C. Is more energy efficient
D. Depends on the network usage
Answer: C
21. Which Indian government initiative is aligned with 5G deployment?
A. Digital India
B. Make in India
C. Startup India
D. All of the above
Answer: D
22. What is the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in 5G networks?
A. Simplifying hardware design
B. Managing network traffic
C. Lowering connectivity costs
D. Enhancing physical security
Answer: B
23. Which of the following industries will benefit from 5G’s ultra-low latency?
A. Gaming
B. Autonomous Vehicles
C. Telemedicine
D. All of the above
Answer: D
24. Which frequency spectrum in 5G is called “low-band”?
A. Below 1 GHz
B. 1–6 GHz
C. Above 6 GHz
D. Millimeter Waves
Answer: A
25. What is one of the primary goals of 5G in rural India?
A. Boost mobile gaming
B. Enable high-speed internet access
C. Promote urban migration
D. Limit internet usage
Answer: B
26. Which organization is developing indigenous 5G testbeds in India?
A. C-DAC
B. IITs and IISc
C. ISRO
D. NASSCOM
Answer: B
27. How does 5G contribute to industrial automation?
A. By enabling wireless connectivity for IoT devices
B. By replacing all existing wired networks
C. By simplifying industrial protocols
D. By eliminating human involvement
Answer: A
28. What is the significance of the 5G corridor initiative in India?
A. Testing autonomous vehicles
B. Enhancing rural internet
C. Piloting 5G-based smart applications
D. Boosting e-commerce
Answer: C
29. What does “ultra-reliable low latency communication” (URLLC) in 5G support?
A. Social media usage
B. Mission-critical applications
C. Video streaming
D. Bulk file transfers
Answer: B
30. Which country was the first to launch a commercial 5G network?
A. USA
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Japan
Answer: C
