Which of the following statements about DHRUV16 is/are correct?

1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme.
2. It is India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• DHRUV64 is the third chip fabricated under the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Programme (following the earlier THEJAS32 and THEJAS64 processors). The DIR-V initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) aims to achieve self-reliance in microprocessor design and create a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Statement 2 is correct

• DHRUV64 has been recognised as India’s first indigenously developed 64-bit dual-core microprocessor operating at a clock speed of 1.0 GHz.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy