The identity platform ‘Aadhaar’ provides open “Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply ?
- 1.It can be integrated into any electronic device.
- 2.Online authentication using iris is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Answer: C. Open APIs mean outside developers can connect Aadhaar services to their own apps and devices, so it can be integrated into any electronic device. Aadhaar authentication supports biometrics including iris, so online iris authentication is possible. So both 1 and 2.
Watch for: The technical term 'API' puts students off, but it simply means a standard interface others can plug into.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because iris-based online authentication is also possible.
- B. Wrong because open APIs also allow integration with any device.
- D. Wrong because both are implications of Aadhaar's open APIs.
Source to check: UIDAI official website (uidai.gov.in), 'Aadhaar Authentication API Specification'
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