Consider the following statements:
Ranjana Sonawane was the first citizen of India to receive a twelve-digit Aadhaar number.
She received the Aadhaar number on 29 September 2010.
The first Aadhaar was issued in a major metropolitan city.
The Aadhaar initiative aimed to provide a unique identification system for all residents of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, as Ranjana Sonawane was truly the first Aadhaar recipient, on 29 September 2010 in Tembhli village.
Statement 3 is incorrect; the first Aadhaar was issued in a rural village, not a metro city.
Statement 4 is correct, as the Aadhaar initiative’s core purpose is to provide a unique ID for all residents.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Only 1, 2 and 4

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, as Ranjana Sonawane was truly the first Aadhaar recipient, on 29 September 2010 in Tembhli village.
Statement 3 is incorrect; the first Aadhaar was issued in a rural village, not a metro city.
Statement 4 is correct, as the Aadhaar initiative’s core purpose is to provide a unique ID for all residents.

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