UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Aadhaar is proof of identity, not of citizenship or domicile. Under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (Section 27), the UIDAI can omit or deactivate an Aadhaar number in specified circumstances (e.g. duplicate or fraudulently obtained numbers), so statement 2 is also wrong.

Topics: aadhaar act provisions, e-governance and identity, governance, polity and governance