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Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

In which of the following ways can Indian citizenship be acquired?
$1.$ By Descent
$2.$ By Naturalisation
$3.$ By Registration
$4.$ By Birth.

  1. $1$ and $4$
  2. $1, 2$ and $4$
  3. $1, 3$ and $4$

  4. All are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, Indian citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, and naturalisation.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

A citizen acquiring citizenship through naturalisation ________________.

  1. may belong to any country without qualification

  2. may keep the citizenship of any other country

  3. must either reside in India or serve the Government of India for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application

  4. may acquire it in special cases only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To acquire citizenship by naturalisation, a person must meet specific residency or government service requirements in India for a prescribed period before the application.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?

  1. The Union Cabinet

  2. The Parliament

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The Law Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 11 of the Indian Constitution explicitly empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The right which is available only to citizens are _______.
1. Freedom of speech, assembly, and association.
2. Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
3. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

  1. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
  2. $1, 2$ and $3$
  3. $1$ and $2$
  4. $1$ and $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rights like freedom of speech and movement are guaranteed to citizens under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30. Constitutional remedies are available to all persons, including non-citizens.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Under which of the following conditions citizenship can be provided in India?
$1.$ One should be born in India.
$2.$ Either of whose parents was born in India.
$3.$ Who has been ordinary resident of India for not less than five years.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. $1$ and $2$
  2. $2$ and $3$
  3. $1, 2$ and $3$
  4. Either $1$ or $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Articles 5 and 6 of the Indian Constitution, citizenship can be acquired by birth (born in India), by descent (either parent born in India), or by domicile (ordinarily resident for 5 years). Option C incorrectly requires all three conditions simultaneously, whereas the correct answer D recognizes birth and descent as alternative pathways. Domicile-based citizenship specifically requires the 5-year ordinary residency condition.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Who among the following can become citizen of India under the Constitution?

  1. A person domiciled in India

  2. A person born in India

  3. A person whose parents were born in India

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 5 of the Indian Constitution provides that a person domiciled in India who was born in India, or whose parents were born in India, or who has been a resident for five years, is a citizen.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Every person shall be a citizen of India who has migrated from Pakistan to India before _______ and since then have been originally residing in India.

  1. $19th\ July, 1948$
  2. $19th\ July, 1949$
  3. $19th\ July, 1950$
  4. $19th\ July, 1951$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 6 of the Constitution deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan, setting July 19, 1948, as the cutoff date for registration.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

If a person wants to acquire a citizenship of India through naturalisation, he must fulfil which of the following conditions?

  1. Renounces his citizenship of the other country

  2. He is of a good character

  3. After Naturalisation, he wants to reside in India

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Naturalisation requires the applicant to renounce their previous citizenship, be of good character, and intend to reside in India.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Consider the following statements regarding termination of citizenship of India.
$1.$ Renunciation is a voluntary process by which a person holding a citizenship of other also may relinquish.
$2.$ When a person acquires the citizenship of another country, he has to give up the citizenship of India.
$3.$ Deprivation is a compulsory termination when a Citizenship is required  by fraud.
Choose the correct option.

  1. $1$ and $2$
  2. $2$ and $3$
  3. $1$ and $3$
  4. $1, 2$ and $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Citizenship can be lost via renunciation (voluntary), termination (acquiring another citizenship), and deprivation (compulsory, if obtained by fraud).