Acme Ai
A
अ
GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2016
Current Events
Question No. 113Interactive Test Mode
00:00
+2-0.66

Q113. Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
  2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
PrevNext Question

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

3D PYQ Realm

Ready to check the official UPSC Answer Key?

Click any option above to test yourself under exam conditions, or reveal the explanation directly.

Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • International Relations and Current Affairs

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under the Digital India programme by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) providing a secure cloud-based platform for issuance and verification of documents/certificates. Statement 2 is correct: As a cloud-hosted digital locker, it provides access to electronic documents anytime, anywhere, eliminating physical location constraints.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Both statements describe standard and defining functional features of a government-backed cloud storage initiative.

Reviewed by Avinash Sir & Acme AI Research Team

Practice Full-Length & Sectional Prelims Mocks on this Interface

50 simulated tests in the APT Prelims Test Series (₹1,493) or 1-on-1 Mentorship with Avinash Sir.

1-on-1 MentorshipOpen Test Platform

Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q113)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

Related & Repeated Prelims PYQs (18)

Questions from other UPSC Prelims years testing the same or closely linked concept.

View Cluster in 3D Graph
2018 • Q16482% Match

With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements: 1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.

Indian Economy • Banking & Financial SystemSolve
2017 • Q4682% Match

What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural c

Indian Economy • Agriculture & Rural EconomySolve
2023 • Q14382% Match

With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using the

Indian Economy • Banking & Financial SystemSolve
2017 • Q17182% Match

Consider the following statements: 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launc

Indian Economy • Banking & Financial SystemSolve
2004 • Q9082% Match

Consider the following statements: 1. Smart card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip. 2. Digital technology is primarily used with new physical communi

Science and Technology • Health & MedicineSolve
2016 • Q8182% Match

With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmissio

Science and Technology • Health & MedicineSolve
2022 • Q14681% Match

Consider the following: 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. DigiLocker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2018 • Q15981% Match

The identity platform ‘Aadhaar’ provides open “Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic devic

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2019 • Q7481% Match

Consider the following statements: A digital signature is __________ 1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it 2. used to serv

Science and Technology • Health & MedicineSolve
2016 • Q12581% Match

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2017 • Q32481% Match

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Governm

Indian Economy • Indian Economic Planning & GrowthSolve
2018 • Q4981% Match

Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of

Polity • Fundamental Rights & DPSPSolve
2018 • Q10681% Match

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did. 2

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2016 • Q12481% Match

With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2024 • Q3281% Match

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements: 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government

Indian Economy • Agriculture & Rural EconomySolve
2021 • Q32780% Match

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused

Polity • Elections & Electoral SystemSolve
2017 • Q16580% Match

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve
2023 • Q1580% Match

Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to

International Relations and Current Affairs • Current EventsSolve

More PYQs from International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events)

Master the International Relations and Current Affairs syllabus cluster by practicing these related previous year questions.

View All International Relations and Current Affairs PYQs
2024 • Q88Current Events

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Commit

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q89Current Events

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q90Current Events

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces? | | Army | Airforce | Nav

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q91Current Events

Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q92Current Events

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q93Current Events

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of ant

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q94Current Events

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. The entry age group for enrolment in

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice
2024 • Q95Current Events

Consider the following airports: 1. Donyi Polo Airport 2. Kushinagar International Airport 3. Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past, w

International Relations and Current AffairsPractice

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q113

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 113 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "International Relations and Current Affairs" and micro-topic "Current Events". You can explore all repeated questions from Current Events in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Current Events UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Both statements describe standard and defining functional features of a governmentbacked cloud storage initiative.

Beyond Previous Year Questions

Structured Prelims Practice & Mentorship

Pair previous year question analysis with full-length simulated mock tests and 1-on-1 faculty guidance.

APT 2027 • 50 Prelims Tests17% OFF

Acme Prelims Test Series (APT)

Built to eliminate 1/3rd negative marking losses and 50–50 option traps through structured simulation and NCERT-backed keys.

  • 50 High-Yield Tests: Subject Sectionals, Current Affairs, CSAT Paper II & Full-Length Simulators
  • 1/3rd Penalty & Trap Analytics: Identify whether marks are lost to over-attempting or conceptual gaps
  • Option-by-Option NCERT Keys: Detailed distractor analysis and elimination logic for every question
  • Custom PDF-to-Mock Generator: Convert your revision notes or current affairs PDFs into practice tests
Complete 50-Test Package
₹1,493₹1,799• Valid till Prelims 2027
Explore APT Test SeriesTry Free Mock
1-on-1 Personal MentorshipCapped at 10 Seats

1-on-1 UPSC Mentorship with Avinash Sir

Weekly 1-on-1 strategy reviews, daily study accountability, and personalized MCQ attempt audits with an experienced UPSC mentor.

  • Weekly 1-on-1 Sessions: Direct mentorship with Avinash Sir (Former Plutus IAS Mentor, UPSC & UPPCS Mains Written)
  • APT 50-Test Series Included: Full Prelims GS1 & CSAT test series bundled at no additional cost
  • Mock Attempt & Elimination Audit: Question-by-question review to calibrate your risk and attempt accuracy
  • Prelims & Integrated Tracks: Available as dedicated Prelims mentorship or end-to-end Prelims + Mains guidance
Prelims & Integrated Tracks
17% OFF• Includes APT 50-Test Series
Explore 1-on-1 MentorshipCompare Tracks
Previous QuestionRecently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
Next QuestionRegarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganised sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.