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Bank Promotion Exam Guide

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Q254: When a customer submits a "Proof of Possession of Aadhaar Number" where authentication is not required (e.g., voluntarily), what specific action must the bank ensure regarding the Aadhaar number on the document?

A
The number must be highlighted for data entry.
B
The customer must redact or black out the Aadhaar number through appropriate means.
C
The bank must scan the full number and encrypt it immediately.
D
The bank must report the number to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
✅ Correct Answer: B
The bank shall, where its customer submits a proof of possession of Aadhaar Number containing Aadhaar Number, ensure that such customer redacts or blacks out his Aadhaar number through appropriate means where the authentication of Aadhaar number is not required.