Which of the following statements with regard to UID / Aadhar Card is correct? 1. It is a 12 digit unique form of identification for all residents of India. 2. It is an identification number along with the biometric information of the individuals. 3. It is a national identity and citizenship card. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements with regard to UID / Aadhar Card is correct? 1. It is a 12 digit unique form of identification for all residents of India. 2. It is an identification number along with the biometric information of the individuals. 3. It is a national identity and citizenship card. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1 and 2 only
- Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number that can be obtained by residents of India.
- The data is collected by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a statutory authority established in January 2009.
- The Aadhaar number is linked to the resident's basic demographic and biometric information such as a photograph, ten fingerprints and two iris scans, which are stored in a centralized database.
- Aadhaar card has been in controversy for the breach of privacy. In 2018, the Supreme Court judgment says that no private company or bank can ask for an individual's Aadhaar as a mandatory document for verification.
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