“3D printing” has applications in which of the following?

  1. Preparation of confectionery items
  2. Manufacture of bionic ears
  3. Automotive industry
  4. Reconstructive surgeries
  5. Data processing technologies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 2, 3 and 5 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


Answer: (d)        

Explanation:

Some of the applications of 3D printing:

  • Can create ornamental prototypes, starting from construction drawings, as well as mechanical parts.
  • 3D printing of confectionery has focused primarily on chocolate and hard sugar candy, tut recent innovations have led to the printing of gummy candy.
  • The 3D-printed bionic ear that can “hear” radio waves.
  • 3D Printing in Facial Reconstructive Surgery, People can now receive custom 3D-printed facial implants to help after illness or injuries.
  • Multimaterial voxel-printing method enabling the physical visualization of data sets commonly associated with scientific imaging.
  • It has also use in Maritime Industry, Electronics and Entertainment and Broadcasting etc.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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