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Which of the following statements about Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is/are correct? 1. It was launched by the Government of India in 2021. 2. Its objective is to democratize e-commerce in India. 3. In 2024, India has surpassed China in e-retail penetration. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 2 only✓ Correct
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.3 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was launched by the Government of India through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in 2021 (Statement 1 correct). Its main objective is to democratise digital commerce in India by creating an open network that connects buyers and sellers regardless of which platform/app they use (Statement 2 correct). However, India has not surpassed China in e-retail penetration in 2024 — China remains far ahead with significantly higher e-retail penetration (Statement 3 incorrect). Hence, only 1 and 2 are correct.
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