Q12 · UPSC Prelims 2018 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following statements:1.Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.2.Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    (a) 1 only. Aadhaar is a proof of identity, not of citizenship or domicile. UIDAI and the Aadhaar Act are explicit on this. Statement 1 is false, so this letter is not the key.

  2. B

    2 only

    (b) 2 only. An Aadhaar number can be deactivated or omitted by UIDAI (death, duplicate, misuse, court order). Statement 2 is false, so this is not the key.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    (c) Both 1 and 2. Both statements fail, so both-correct is not the key.

  4. D

    Neither 1 nor 2

    (d) Neither 1 nor 2. (d) Official key: Aadhaar is not citizenship or domicile proof, and the issuing authority can deactivate a number. Neither statement is correct.

Summary. Official key is (d) neither 1 nor 2. Aadhaar authenticates identity; it does not confer citizenship or domicile. UIDAI may deactivate or omit a number. Honour the stored letter (d).