Question

The Unique Identification (UID) Project, headed by Nandan Nilekani has been renamed as

• A. Aadhaar
• B. Sambhav
• C. Sambhandh
• D. Alekh

Hint:

Nandan Nilekani headed this identity number project, later called by a Hindi word meaning foundation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In 2009, the Government of India created the Unique Identification Authority of India, or UIDAI, with the job of giving every resident a unique 12 digit identity number. Nandan Nilekani, known for co-founding Infosys, was picked to lead this body as its Chairman, holding a rank equal to that of a Cabinet Minister.

The identity number and the project behind it were given the name Aadhaar, a Hindi term that translates to foundation or base. This name reflected the idea that the number would become the base document citizens use to prove their identity for banking, subsidies, and other services.

None of the other options listed, Sambhav, Sambandh, or Alekh, are connected to this scheme in any official capacity, so they can be ruled out.

This confirms that the UID Project was renamed Aadhaar, making option 1 correct.