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Q71. With reference to “Blockchain Technology” consider the following statements: 1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect but which no single user controls 2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it is about crypto currency only. 3. Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to “Blockchain Technology” consider the following statements:

  1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect but which no single user controls
  2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it is about crypto currency only.
  3. Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 2020 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: A public blockchain operates as a distributed, tamper-evident digital ledger that is transparent and open for verification by all network participants without centralized control by a single entity.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Blockchain is a generalized foundational technology that can store any structured digital information, extending across diverse domains such as supply chain management, voting, land registries, intellectual property, and health records, not just cryptocurrencies.

Statement 3 is correct: Public, permissionless blockchains (like Ethereum or Bitcoin) are open-source platforms that allow developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) and deploy smart contracts without requiring authorization from any central authority.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Extreme keyword rule: Statement 2 uses 'all' and 'only' ('all the data in it is about crypto currency only'). Such restrictive claims are almost always false in technology questions.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q71)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q71

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 71 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (D): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine 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 Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Extreme keyword rule: Statement 2 uses 'all' and 'only' ('all the data in it is about crypto currency only'). Such restrictive claims are almost always false in technology questions.

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