UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 5
With reference to Web 3·0, consider the following statements :
- Web 3·0 technology enables people to control their own data.
- In Web 3·0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
- Web 3·0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: Web 3.0 is commonly described as user-centric and decentralized, with self-managed data, blockchain applications and network-level rather than single-firm governance.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. True / qualifies - Self-sovereign identity and user-managed data are central Web3 aspirations.
2. True / qualifies - Blockchain-based social networks are technically possible and have been developed.
3. True / qualifies - Decentralized protocols can be collectively governed by users, unlike centrally operated corporate platforms.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits 3 even though Decentralized protocols can be collectively governed by users, unlike centrally operated corporate platforms.
B. Incorrect-omits 1 even though Self-sovereign identity and user-managed data are central Web3 aspirations.
C. Incorrect-omits 2 even though Blockchain-based social networks are technically possible and have been developed.
D. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above.
Review note: The third statement describes an idealized Web3 model; real Web3 services can still be highly centralized.