MPPSC 2022 Prelims Q37: Where did the Indian Army establish a Quantum Laboratory in

Q: What is the answer to MPPSC 2022 Prelims Q37?

A. Correct — A, Mhow. In December 2021, the Indian Army established a Quantum Laboratory at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), with support from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), to research quantum computing, quantum key distribution, quantum communication, and post-quantum cryptography for future-proofing military communications.

MPPSC 2022 Prelims Paper-I · Question 37 of 100

Verified against the official question paper. Answer as per the official MPPSC answer key.

Where did the Indian Army establish a Quantum Laboratory in Madhya Pradesh in 2021?

(a)Mhow
(b)Jabalpur
(c)Bhopal
(d)Chhindwara

Answer

Why

Correct — A, Mhow. In December 2021, the Indian Army established a Quantum Laboratory at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), with support from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), to research quantum computing, quantum key distribution, quantum communication, and post-quantum cryptography for future-proofing military communications.

Why the others are wrong

(b)Jabalpur — A major MP cantonment and ordnance-manufacturing city, but not the site of the Army's Quantum Laboratory.
(c)Bhopal — Madhya Pradesh's capital, but not the location of this Army research facility.
(d)Chhindwara — An MP district town without this Army quantum-research facility.

Concept

MCTE, Mhow, is the Indian Army's premier institute for signals/communication training. In December 2021 it added a Quantum Laboratory (with NSCS backing) to research quantum computing, quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography, aimed at securing future military communications against emerging quantum-era threats.

MPPSC often tests 'which MP town hosts institution X' for defence/technical facilities — Mhow (a cantonment town near Indore) is a recurring answer for army training and research institutes located in MP.

Key facts

Quantum Laboratory established at MCTE, Mhow, in December 2021.
Set up with support from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
Focus areas: Quantum Computing, Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum Communication, Post-Quantum Cryptography.
MCTE also runs an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre at the same institution.

Study next

Post-Quantum Cryptography and its military/strategic relevanceMCTE, Mhow, and India's signals-training institutionsNational Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and its role in emerging-tech researchAI Centre at MCTE, MhowOther defence/technical institutions located in Madhya Pradesh

Common traps

Confusing Mhow with Jabalpur — both are notable MP cantonment/defence-industry towns
Assuming a large city like Bhopal must host such a specialised army facility

MPPSC pairs 'MP town + defence/technical institution + year' current-affairs facts — lock the institution-to-town pairing (MCTE ↔ Mhow) precisely.

Related PYQs

No directly related past PYQ was found.

Practice

practice — not a real PYQ
The Indian Army's Quantum Laboratory, focused on quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography, was set up in December 2021 at which institute?
- (a)Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow
- (b)IIT Indore
- (c)College of Military Engineering, Pune
- (d)National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla
Answer(a) MCTE, Mhow.
practice — not a real PYQ
Which central body supported the Indian Army in setting up its Quantum Laboratory at Mhow?
- (a)Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- (b)National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
- (c)Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- (d)Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Answer(b) National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).