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Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct ?
- It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
- It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.
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Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Correct. DHRUV64 is the third chip fabricated under the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Programme, in the following sequence:
| Order | Chip |
|---|---|
| 1st | THEJAS32 |
| 2nd | THEJAS64 |
| 3rd | DHRUV64 |
The DIR-V Programme aims to build an indigenous portfolio of RISC-V-based microprocessors to reduce India's dependence on imported chips and foreign intellectual property.
Statement 2 — Correct. DHRUV64 is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It is built on the open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture, which ensures:
- No proprietary licensing fees
- Technological sovereignty for India
Key Facts to Remember:
- Programme: DIR-V (Digital India RISC-V)
- Developer: C-DAC under MeitY
- Architecture: Open-source RISC-V
- Significance: 3rd chip, 1st 64-bit dual-core at 1.0 GHz
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