UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 8
The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply ?
- It can be integrated into any electronic device.
- Online authentication using iris is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Aadhaar’s open authentication APIs enable integration with authorised compatible electronic systems and support biometric authentication including iris recognition, subject to applicable access rules.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Documented Aadhaar APIs can be integrated by eligible applications or electronic devices with suitable connectivity and authorisation, not literally all devices without conditions.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Aadhaar supports online iris-biometric authentication among its authentication modes.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.