Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2Correct
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Let's examine the statements regarding 'DigiLocker':
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It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. This statement is correct. DigiLocker is indeed a key initiative under the Government of India's Digital India programme, designed to provide a secure cloud-based platform for the issuance and verification of documents and certificates digitally.
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It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. This statement is correct. DigiLocker enables users to store their e-documents and access them anytime, anywhere using a web portal or mobile application, thus eliminating the need for physical copies and location dependency.
Both statements accurately describe the features and purpose of DigiLocker.
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