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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ89. Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India’s ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC) initiative ?
Options
- A To allow government control over all digital commerce transactions
- B To replace private e-commerce players
- C To break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networks
- D To mandate UPI-based payments for all online transactions
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Correct Answer
C To break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networks
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.