Question

Who issues the Aadhaar number?

• A. The Ministry of Finance
• B. The Reserve Bank of India
• C. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
• D. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the organization that issues the Aadhaar number.

• Government Body: The UIDAI is a statutory authority established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Its primary responsibility is to issue Aadhaar numbers to all residents of India.

• Purpose: Its main purpose is to create a unique digital identity for every resident, which can be used to authenticate their identity and streamline the delivery of various government services and benefits.

• Biometric Data: To issue the Aadhaar number, the UIDAI collects and stores the biometric and demographic data of individuals. This data includes fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph, ensuring that each number is unique and belongs to only one person.