Consider the following gatemen. 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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Q: 27 (IAS/2018)
 Consider the following gatemen.
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?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'aadhaar card': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'aadhaar number': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'citizenship': [2, 0, 2, 2], 'issuing authority': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

In option 1, the statement is incorrect because an Aadhaar card is not a proof of citizenship or domicile. It is a unique identification number issued by the Indian government to residents of India, regardless of their citizenship. It is just for identity, not for proving citizenship.

Option 2 is also incorrect. The Aadhaar number, once issued, can be deactivated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) under certain circumstances. For example, if a person does not use his/her Aadhaar for three consecutive years it may be deactivated. Also, in cases of fraudulent activity, Aadhaar can be deactivated.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4 i.e., "Neither 1 nor 2" because both statements are incorrect.