Question

Which of the following is not included in the term 'biometric information' as described by the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016?
1. Height
2. Iris scan
3. Photograph
4. Fingerprint

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Height

The correct answer is Height.

• The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 intends to provide for targeted delivery of subsidies and services to individuals residing in India by assigning them unique identity numbers, called Aadhaar numbers. 
• Eligibility
  • ​Every resident shall be entitled to obtain an Aadhaar number.
  • A resident is a person who has resided in India for 182 days, in the one year preceding the date of application for enrolment for Aadhaar
• Information to be submitted
• To obtain an Aadhaar number, an individual has to submit the following information
  • Biometrically (photograph, fingerprint, iris scan) and demographic (name, date of birth, address)
• The Unique Identification Authority (UID) may specify other biometric and demographic information to be collected by regulations.

• Protection of information
  • ​Biometric information such as an individual’s fingerprint, iris scan, and other biological attributes (specified by regulations) will be used only for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication, and for no other purpose.
  • Such information will not be shared with anyone, nor will it be displayed publicly, except for purposes specified by regulations.
• So the height is an incorrect option regarding ADHAR verification.