Multiple choice general knowledge

Character at Fifth place signifies

  1. PAN holder’s last name/surname

  2. PAN holder’s first name

  3. PAN holder’s permanent address city name

  4. Place from where PAN card is issued

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Explanation

The fifth character in a PAN card represents the first letter of the PAN holder's last name or surname. This helps in alphabetical indexing and identification of taxpayers. For individuals, this is the surname; for companies, it's the first letter of the company name.