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?
Correct Answer :
Both 1 and 2
Solution :
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: An Application Programming Interface (API) allows software programs and applications to communicate with each other. Aadhaar’s open APIs mean that developers and service providers can integrate Aadhaar authentication and e-KYC services into any electronic device, software system, or application (such as smartphones, biometric scanners, and computers).
Statement 2 is correct: The Aadhaar system supports multi-factor biometric authentication, which includes fingerprint matching, OTP (One-Time Password) via registered mobile numbers, and iris scanning. Therefore, online authentication using iris recognition is fully supported and possible through Aadhaar's APIs.
Since both statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect the features and implications of Aadhaar's open APIs, the correct choice is Both 1 and 2.
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