Aadhar Card UIDAI General Knowledge MCQ QUIZ

1. What does UIDAI stand for?
a) Unique Identification Authority of India
b) Universal Identity Database of India
c) Unified Identification Department of India
d) Unique Identity Documentation Authority of India
Answer: a) Unique Identification Authority of India

2. When was Aadhaar, the unique identification program, launched in India?
a) 2005
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2012
Answer: b) 2009

3. Who is the current CEO of UIDAI?
a) Nandan Nilekani
b) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
c) R.S. Sharma
d) Satya Nadella
Answer: b) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

4. What is the purpose of Aadhaar in India?
a) Driving License
b) Voter ID
c) Passport
d) Unique Identification
Answer: d) Unique Identification

5. What is the format of the Aadhaar number?
a) 10 digits
b) 11 digits
c) 12 digits
d) 13 digits
Answer: c) 12 digits

6. Which document is mandatory to link with Aadhaar as per government regulations?
a) Driving License
b) Voter ID
c) PAN Card
d) Passport
Answer: c) PAN Card

7. What biometric information is collected during the Aadhaar enrollment process?
a) Retina scan and palm print
b) Fingerprint and iris scan
c) Facial recognition and voice print
d) Handwriting and signature
Answer: b) Fingerprint and iris scan

8. What is the name of the mobile application launched by UIDAI to provide Aadhaar-related services?
a) Aadhaar Seva
b) mAadhaar
c) Aadhaar Connect
d) Aadhaar Plus
Answer: b) mAadhaar

9. Which government agency oversees the functioning of UIDAI?
a) Election Commission of India
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: c) Ministry of Home Affairs

10. What is the maximum age limit to apply for an Aadhaar card?
a) No age limit
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) 18 years
Answer: a) No age limit

11. How many demographic details are included in the Aadhaar card?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer: c) 6

12. What is the term used for the process of updating or correcting information in an Aadhaar card?
a) Aadhaar Verification
b) Aadhaar Authentication
c) Aadhaar Update
d) Aadhaar Enrollment
Answer: c) Aadhaar Update

13. Which government scheme uses Aadhaar authentication for the distribution of benefits?
a) Public Distribution System (PDS)
b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

14. What is the name of the online portal where individuals can check the status of their Aadhaar application?
a) Aadhaar Seva Kendra
b) Aadhaar Card Portal
c) UIDAI Portal
d) Aadhaar Status Portal
Answer: c) UIDAI Portal

15. How many times can a person update their Aadhaar details online for free?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Thrice
d) Four times
Answer: b) Twice

16. What is the fee for updating Aadhaar details after the allowed free updates?
a) ₹50
b) ₹100
c) ₹150
d) ₹200
Answer: b) ₹100

17. Which biometric information is used for Aadhaar authentication?
a) Retina scan
b) Fingerprint
c) Iris scan
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

18. What is the term used for the process of verifying the identity of an individual using Aadhaar?
a) Aadhaar Verification
b) Aadhaar Authentication
c) Aadhaar Validation
d) Aadhaar Authorization
Answer: b) Aadhaar Authentication

19. What is the term used for the unique 16-digit number generated during Aadhaar enrollment?
a) Aadhaar ID
b) Aadhaar Token
c) Aadhaar Enrollment ID
d) Aadhaar Virtual ID
Answer: c) Aadhaar Enrollment ID

20. Which type of account can be opened using only Aadhaar authentication without any physical documents?
a) Bank Account
b) Demat Account
c) Trading Account
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Bank Account

21. What is the validity period of an Aadhaar card?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) Lifetime
d) 20 years
Answer: c) Lifetime

22. Which organization developed the software for the Aadhaar project?
a) Wipro
b) Infosys
c) TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
d) NIC (National Informatics Centre)
Answer: d) NIC (National Informatics Centre)

23. What is the name of the official website of UIDAI?
a) www.aadhaar.gov.in
b) www.uidai.com
c) www.aadharcard.org
d) www.uidai.gov.in
Answer: d) www.uidai.gov.in

24. Which document is mandatory for children aged 5 years or above to enroll for Aadhaar?
a) Birth Certificate
b) School ID
c) Parent’s Aadhaar Card
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Parent’s Aadhaar Card

25. What is the maximum number of characters allowed in the name field of an Aadhaar card?
a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80
Answer: b) 60

26. Which biometric information is collected for children aged 5 years or above during Aadhaar enrollment?
a) Fingerprint
b) Iris scan
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a) and b)

27. What is the name of the mobile app launched by UIDAI for Aadhaar cardholders to carry their Aadhaar information on their smartphones?
a) Aadhaar Seva
b) mAadhaar
c) Aadhaar Connect
d) Aadhaar Plus
Answer: b) mAadhaar

28. Which method is used for updating biometric information in Aadhaar?
a) Online
b) Offline
c) Both a) and b)
d) Neither a) nor b)
Answer: b) Offline

29. What is the term used for the 12-digit unique number assigned to each Aadhaar cardholder?
a) Aadhaar ID
b) Aadhaar Token
c) Aadhaar Number
d) Aadhaar Virtual ID
Answer: c) Aadhaar Number

30. Which document is required as proof of address for Aadhaar enrollment?
a) Aadhaar of the resident
b) Passport
c) Ration Card
d) Utility bill
Answer: d) Utility bill