2018 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q12.
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
Answer

D

Explanation

Statement 1 is not correct: The Aadhaar Bill, 2016 says that the Aadhaar number can't be used as proof of citizenship or domicile. Statement 2 is not correct: The Aadhaar Act regulations state that an individual's Aadhaar number may be 'omitted' permanently or deactivated temporarily by the Unique Identification Authority of India.