UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 6: Citizenship (22 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 6: Citizenship (22 MCQs) – 22 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

Which Article of the Constitution empowers Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law?

Correct Answer: B [Article 11]

Explanation:

Article 11.

2.  

Consider the following statements about Part II of the Constitution:

1. It identifies the persons who became citizens at the commencement of the Constitution.
2. It lays down the conditions for acquiring citizenship by naturalisation.
3. Articles 5 to 9 of this Part came into force on 26 November 1949.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

naturalisation is in the Citizenship Act, 1955.

3.  

Under Article 6, a person who migrated to India from Pakistan was deemed a citizen without registration if he had migrated before:

Correct Answer: C [19 July 1948]

Explanation:

19 July 1948.

4.  

How many of the following are ways of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?

1. Birth
2. Descent
3. Naturalisation
4. Incorporation of territory

Correct Answer: D [All four]

Explanation:

registration is the fifth way.

5.  

A child born in India in 1990 to an Indian father and a foreign mother is:

Correct Answer: A [a citizen of India by birth]

Explanation:

between 1 July 1987 and 3 December 2004, one parent being a citizen is enough.

6.  

From 3 December 2004, a person born in India is a citizen by birth if:

Correct Answer: B [both parents are Indian citizens, or one is a citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant]

Explanation:

the rule introduced by the 2003 amendment.

7.  

Citizenship by descent became available through either parent (and not only the father) for persons born outside India on or after:

Correct Answer: C [10 December 1992]

Explanation:

10 December 1992.

8.  

Which of the following are grounds on which a naturalised citizen may be deprived of citizenship?

1. Citizenship obtained by fraud
2. Disloyalty to the Constitution of India
3. Continuous residence outside India for seven years
4. Failure to vote in two general elections

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3 only]

Explanation:

fraud, disloyalty and long residence abroad are grounds.

9.  

Assertion (A): An Indian citizen who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country ceases to be an Indian citizen.

Reason (R): India does not allow dual citizenship.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

termination follows because dual citizenship is not allowed.

10.  

Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available ONLY to citizens of India?

Correct Answer: B [Equality of opportunity in public employment (Article 16)]

Explanation:

Article 16 is only for citizens.

11.  

Which of the following offices can be held only by a citizen of India?

1. Governor of a State
2. Attorney-General of India
3. Judge of a High Court

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

all three are reserved for citizens.

12.  

The Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme was merged with the Overseas Citizen of India scheme by the:

Correct Answer: C [Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015]

Explanation:

2015 created the OCI Cardholder and merged the PIO card.

13.  

Consider the following statements about an OCI cardholder:

1. He or she gets a lifelong visa to visit India.
2. He or she can vote in Lok Sabha elections.
3. He or she can buy agricultural land in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

Explanation:

OCI cardholders cannot vote or buy agricultural land.

14.  

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 applies to migrants who entered India on or before:

Correct Answer: A [31 December 2014]

Explanation:

31 December 2014.

15.  

How many of the following countries are covered by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019?

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Pakistan
4. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan; Sri Lanka is not covered.

16.  

Under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, persons who came to Assam from Bangladesh before which date are treated as citizens?

Correct Answer: B [1 January 1966]

Explanation:

before 1 January 1966.

17.  

A person of Indian origin, settled in Canada and holding Canadian citizenship, wants to contest a Lok Sabha election. What is the position?

Correct Answer: D [He cannot contest, because only citizens of India can become members of Parliament.]

Explanation:

membership of Parliament needs Indian citizenship.

18.  

Which Entry of the Union List deals with citizenship, naturalisation and aliens?

Correct Answer: A [Entry 17]

Explanation:

Entry 17, List I.

19.  

Children of which of the following do NOT acquire Indian citizenship by birth even if born in India?

Correct Answer: D [Foreign diplomats posted in India]

Explanation:

children of foreign diplomats and enemy aliens are excluded.

20.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Insertion of Section 6A (Assam Accord)
2. Merger of the PIO card with the OCI scheme
3. Notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules
4. Change in citizenship by birth to require one parent to be a citizen

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [1-4-2-3]

Explanation:

1985, 1986, 2015, 2024.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2018

Consider the following statements:

1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Explanation:

neither statement is correct (Aadhaar Act, 2016).

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2021

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

Explanation:

single citizenship and single domicile.

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