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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ62. Directions for the following 4 (four) items : Read the following four passages and answer the items that follow the passages. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only. Passage Household finance in India is unique. We have a tendency to invest heavily in physical assets such as gold and property. Steps to encourage the financialization of savings are critical. A populace accustomed to traditional processes will not simply jump into financialization. Hurdles to change include onerous bureaucracy, a scepticism of organized financial institutions, a lack of basic information about which of the myriad services and providers is best for each family, and how (and even if) one can make the transition between them if necessary. Regarding the financialization of household savings, which of the following statements best reflect the solutions that are implied by the passage ? 1. A flexible environment is needed to develop solutions. 2. Households need customised solutions. 3. Innovations in financial technology are required. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer
D 1, 2 and 3
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).