Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Option (c) is correct because DigiLocker is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Digital India Programme to provide citizens with a cloud-based platform for storing and accessing authentic digital documents. Options (a) and (b) are tempting but incorrect as they are incomplete, failing to recognize that the system’s utility relies on both its official government integration and its location-independent cloud accessibility. The core concept being tested is the application of cloud computing and digital infrastructure in public service delivery.
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