To its proponents, Unique Identification (UID, branded Aadhaar) is the solution to citizen empowerment. To its opponents, UID is a violation of not only citizen privacy but even citizen rights. In reality, like any programme or project, it can be anything we design it to be. It is only through purposeful design that _____. Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The passage highlights two opposing viewpoints regarding UID (Aadhaar):
• Proponents: View it as a tool for citizen empowerment (benefits).
• Opponents: View it as a threat to privacy and fundamental rights (risks/consequences).
The author reconciles these views by stating that the outcome depends entirely on how the project is designed. Therefore, completing the sentence logically, a purposeful design is essential to balance these sides—specifically by mitigating potential dangers.
Hence, 'we can ensure that risks and unintended consequences are kept under control' logically completes the argument.
Correct Answer: Option (C)