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Question No. 1
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According to Article 5 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT a requirement for citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution?
A.
Religious affiliation with Hinduism
B.
Either parent born in India
C.
Domicile in the territory of India
D.
Ordinarily resident for not less than 5 years
Question No. 2
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The Citizenship Act of 1955 provides for acquisition of Indian citizenship through which of these methods?
A.
Birth, descent, registration, naturalization
B.
Birth, descent, marriage, employment
C.
Registration, naturalization, inheritance, adoption
D.
Birth, religion, residence, employment
Question No. 3
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Under the current provisions, every person born in India on or after December 3, 2004, shall be a citizen by birth if:
A.
Either parent has lived in India for 5 years
B.
Both parents are Indian citizens or one parent is Indian and the other is not an illegal migrant
C.
The person registers within one year of birth
D.
One parent is an Indian citizen
Question No. 4
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A person born outside India on or after December 10, 1992, can acquire citizenship by descent if:
A.
Either parent is an Indian citizen at birth
B.
Only the father is an Indian citizen
C.
Both grandparents were Indian citizens
D.
The person has lived in India for 7 years
Question No. 5
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Which Article of the Constitution states that no person shall be a citizen of India if they voluntarily acquire foreign citizenship?
A.
Article 11
B.
Article 9
C.
Article 10
D.
Article 8
Question No. 6
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For citizenship by registration, a person of Indian origin must be ordinarily resident in India for how many years before application?
A.
Twelve years
B.
Seven years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Question No. 7
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The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 provides accelerated citizenship to persecuted minorities from which countries?
A.
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
B.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh
C.
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
D.
Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal
Question No. 8
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Under CAA 2019, the residence requirement for naturalization is reduced from 11 years to:
A.
6 years
B.
4 years
C.
5 years
D.
7 years
Question No. 9
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Which of the following is NOT a ground for deprivation of Indian citizenship?
A.
Being sentenced to imprisonment for 2+ years within 5 years of naturalization
B.
Disloyalty to the Constitution
C.
Marrying a foreign national
D.
Obtaining citizenship through fraud
Question No. 10
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An 'illegal migrant' under the Citizenship Act 1955 is defined as a foreigner who:
A.
Has not registered with local authorities
B.
Works without employment visa
C.
Enters without valid documents OR stays beyond permitted time
D.
Does not speak the local language
Question No. 11
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Children of which category of persons are excluded from citizenship by birth in India?
A.
Tourists and visitors
B.
Business persons and investors
C.
Diplomatic agents and enemy aliens
D.
Students and researchers
Question No. 12
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Article 6 of the Constitution deals with citizenship of persons who:
A.
Are of Indian origin abroad
B.
Were born in undivided India
C.
Migrated to India from Pakistan
D.
Acquired foreign citizenship
Question No. 13
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The principle of 'jus soli' in citizenship means:
A.
Right of registration
B.
Right of blood/descent
C.
Right of naturalization
D.
Right of soil/birthplace
Question No. 14
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A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holder does NOT have the right to:
A.
Seek employment in government services
B.
Own immovable property (except agricultural)
C.
Educational admission under NRI quota
D.
Visit India without visa
Question No. 15
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Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status is NOT available to:
A.
Citizens of USA
B.
Former citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh
C.
Citizens of Canada
D.
Citizens of Australia
Question No. 16
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When a male person renounces Indian citizenship, what happens to his minor children?
A.
They get OCI status
B.
They automatically lose citizenship
C.
They retain citizenship
D.
They must apply separately
Question No. 17
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The Constitution of India provides for:
A.
Single citizenship
B.
Dual citizenship
C.
Conditional citizenship
D.
Multiple citizenship based on states
Question No. 18
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For naturalization under normal circumstances, a foreigner must reside in India for:
A.
15 years
B.
12 years
C.
7 years
D.
10 years
Question No. 19
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Article 11 of the Constitution empowers which institution to regulate citizenship matters?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
President
Question No. 20
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Citizenship can be terminated in India through:
A.
Deprivation only
B.
Renunciation, termination, and deprivation
C.
Renunciation only
D.
Termination and deprivation only
Question No. 21
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A person born in India between July 1, 1987, and December 2, 2004, is a citizen if:
A.
Both parents are Indian
B.
Either parent has lived in India for 5 years
C.
At least one parent is Indian
D.
The person registers within 18 years
Question No. 22
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The concept of 'enemy alien' in citizenship law refers to:
A.
Any foreign national
B.
Stateless persons
C.
Nationals of countries at war with India
D.
Illegal immigrants
Question No. 23
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A citizen can be deprived of citizenship if they remain outside India continuously for:
A.
10 years
B.
3 years
C.
7 years
D.
5 years
Question No. 24
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Under Article 7, persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947:
A.
Must register separately
B.
Are deemed not to be Indian citizens
C.
Retain Indian citizenship
D.
Can apply for dual citizenship
Question No. 25
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For citizenship by descent of persons born outside India after December 3, 2004:
A.
No registration required
B.
Registration can be done anytime
C.
Birth must be registered within one year
D.
Birth must be registered within two years
Question No. 26
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The CAA 2019 does NOT apply to which areas?
A.
Union Territories
B.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
C.
Sixth Schedule areas and Inner Line Permit states
D.
Metropolitan cities
Question No. 27
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What is the minimum age for renunciation of Indian citizenship?
A.
No minimum age
B.
21 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Question No. 28
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The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, but citizenship articles became effective on:
A.
January 26, 1950
B.
August 15, 1947
C.
November 26, 1949
D.
December 31, 1949
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