UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 25
Consider the following countries :
- United Arab Emirates
- France
- Germany
- Singapore
- Bangladesh
How many countries amongst the above are there other than India where international merchant payments are accepted under UPI?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only three)
Explanation: In the period covered by the question, UPI merchant payments were enabled in the UAE, France and Singapore. Germany and Bangladesh were not among the specified live merchant-acceptance destinations.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
UAE: Yes-UPI merchant acceptance enabled.
France: Yes-UPI merchant acceptance launched.
Germany: No, not in the stated live set.
Singapore: Yes-UPI acceptance enabled.
Bangladesh: No, not in the stated live set.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only two' understates the verified count of 3.
B. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
C. Incorrect-'Only four' overstates the verified count of 3.
D. Incorrect-'All the five' overstates the verified count of 3.