Consider the following statements:
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once

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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?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the issuing body for Aadhaar, explicitly states that Aadhaar is a proof of identity, not a proof of citizenship or domicile. It is issued to residents of India, regardless of their citizenship status, and does not confer any rights of citizenship or domicile. Therefore, it cannot be used as a standalone document for these purposes.

Statement 2 is incorrect: While Aadhaar is designed to be a lifelong identity number, the Aadhaar Act and UIDAI regulations do provide mechanisms for deactivation or omission in certain circumstances. These can include cases where multiple Aadhaar numbers are issued to a single individual (one must be deactivated), or where an Aadhaar number was obtained fraudulently, or if a person explicitly requests deactivation under specific rules (e.g., if they are an NRI who has been away for long). Thus, it is not true that an Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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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