Unique Identity and Government ID Projects Quiz

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What is the primary reason cited for the abandonment of the United Kingdom's ID project?

High cost

In the context of Indian Parliament, what is the primary type of bill that can amend the Constitution?

Constitution amendment bill

According to the Ministry, what is a significant difference between the UK's ID card project and the UID project in India?

The relationship between the state and the citizen

When was the National Identification Authority of India Bill, 2010 introduced in Rajya Sabha?

<p>3 December, 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the National Identification Authority of India established as a non-statutory authority in 2009?

<p>To facilitate a quick rollout of the Aadhaar scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lacunae did the Standing Committee of Parliament find in the Aadhaar scheme based on the text?

<p>Deficiencies highlighted by the London School of Economics (LSE) report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for the abandonment of the UK ID project according to the text?

<p>Public opposition due to privacy concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key difference exists between the UK ID card system and the UID scheme in India?

<p>The UK system involved issuing a card that contained biometric information, while the UID scheme involves issuing a number without a biometric card.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the UK ID card project require individuals to provide other ID numbers such as drivers license and national insurance number?

<p>To ensure accurate linking of data across different databases for security reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the legislative approach to the UK ID project compared to the UID scheme in India?

<p>The UK legislative framework focused mainly on data security, while India's UID scheme has a broader context and need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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