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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ86. Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct ? 1. Records stored in the database may be made visible to relevant stakeholders without risk of alteration. 2. Copies of the entire database are stored on multiple computers on a network, syncing within seconds. 3. Consortium blockchain is a blend of public and private blockchains allowing selective data access. 4. Mathematical algorithms make it impossible to change or delete any data once recorded and accepted. Select the answer using the code given below :
Options
- A 1 and 3
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 1, 2 and 4
- D 1 and 4 only
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Correct Answer
C 1, 2 and 4
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.