The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online authentication using iris is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is correct. Having open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) means that developers can create software applications that can connect to and interact with the Aadhaar identity platform. This allows for the integration of Aadhaar functionalities into a wide range of electronic devices, provided the device has the necessary hardware and software capabilities. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The Aadhaar system supports multiple modes of authentication, including fingerprint, iris scan, and OTP. The open APIs provided by UIDAI allow authorized applications to request and perform online authentication using these methods, including iris scans, making it possible for services to verify identity using this biometric.