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Q32·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2022

Characteristics and features of Web 3.0 technology

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Question

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1.

    Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data.

  2. 2.

    In Web 3-0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.

  3. 3.

    Web 3-0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.

Options

a

1 and 2 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

All three statements correctly define the ethos of Web 3.0. It is the conceptual next iteration of the internet, fundamentally built on decentralization. It utilizes blockchain networks to shift control away from massive centralized corporations (Web 2.0), distributing operation and data ownership collectively back to the individual users.

Web 1.0 was read-only. Web 2.0 is read/write (centralized platforms). Web 3.0 is read/write/own (decentralized blockchain).

Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2022

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q32

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Computing, AI & IT

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Decentralized Internet Ecosystems / Web 3.0 Blockchain Applications

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