alleryStart learning →The tenth character of a PAN serves what purpose?
AIt shows the state of issue
BIt is a check-sum to verify validity
CIt marks the year of allotment
DIt shows the holder's gender
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is a check-sum to verify validity
The last alphabetic character works as a check-sum used to validate the whole code.
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