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Q128. With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
  2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
  3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is incorrect: Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer cryptocurrency operating on blockchain technology without central authority or tracking by central banks. Statement 2 is correct: Any user with a valid public Bitcoin address/wallet can transact with another Bitcoin address worldwide. Statement 3 is correct: Bitcoin transactions are pseudonymous, allowing users to send and receive funds without revealing real-world identities.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Decentralization is the fundamental defining principle of Bitcoin; eliminating Statement 1 immediately eliminates options (a) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q128)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 128 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". 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 "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth 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 Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Decentralization is the fundamental defining principle of Bitcoin; eliminating Statement 1 immediately eliminates options (a) and (d).

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