UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open 'Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)'. What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online authentication using iris is possible. 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

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Open APIs allow Aadhaar authentication to be integrated into any compatible electronic device or application, and Aadhaar authentication supports biometric modalities including iris and fingerprint, so both statements are correct.

Topics: aadhaar open apis and authentication, digital identity, information technology, science and technology