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 ?
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Answer: D. Statement 1 is wrong: Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 says Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship or domicile. Statement 2 is wrong: Section 23(2)(g) lets UIDAI omit or deactivate an Aadhaar number in specified cases. So neither.
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Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Aadhaar is not a proof of citizenship or domicile.
- B. Wrong because UIDAI can deactivate or omit an Aadhaar number.
- C. Wrong because both statements are false.
Source to check: Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, Sections 9 and 23(2)(g); uidai.gov.in
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