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Which article in the Indian Constitution deals with persons of Indian origin residing outside India?
Which article in the Indian Constitution deals with persons of Indian origin residing outside India?
- Article 8 (correct)
- Article 6
- Article 5
- Article 7
Which category of persons became citizens of India at its commencement if they later returned from Pakistan?
Which category of persons became citizens of India at its commencement if they later returned from Pakistan?
- Persons of Indian origin residing outside India
- Persons migrated from Pakistan
- Persons migrated to Pakistan but later returned (correct)
- Persons domiciled in India
Under which provision is it stated that no person shall be a citizen of India if they have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state?
Under which provision is it stated that no person shall be a citizen of India if they have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state?
- Article 11 of the Indian Constitution
- Article 10 of the Indian Constitution
- Article 9 of the Indian Constitution (correct)
- Citizenship Act of 1955
Which Act amended the Citizenship Act of 1955 in the year 1986?
Which Act amended the Citizenship Act of 1955 in the year 1986?
Under which provision does Parliament have the power to make any provision related to the acquisition and termination of citizenship?
Under which provision does Parliament have the power to make any provision related to the acquisition and termination of citizenship?
In the context of Indian citizenship laws, which provision ensures that every person who is a citizen of India shall continue to be such citizen?
In the context of Indian citizenship laws, which provision ensures that every person who is a citizen of India shall continue to be such citizen?
What provision did the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2003 repeal?
What provision did the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2003 repeal?
What is the criterion for a person to be considered a citizen of India by birth if born in India after 1st July 1987?
What is the criterion for a person to be considered a citizen of India by birth if born in India after 1st July 1987?
Who cannot acquire Indian citizenship by birth according to the Indian citizenship laws?
Who cannot acquire Indian citizenship by birth according to the Indian citizenship laws?
When did a person born outside India become a citizen of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India?
When did a person born outside India become a citizen of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India?
Which method does the Citizenship Act of 1955 NOT prescribe for acquiring citizenship in India?
Which method does the Citizenship Act of 1955 NOT prescribe for acquiring citizenship in India?
Under what condition can a person born in India after 3rd December 2004 be considered a citizen of India?
Under what condition can a person born in India after 3rd December 2004 be considered a citizen of India?
What must be taken by persons before they are registered as citizens of India?
What must be taken by persons before they are registered as citizens of India?
When foreign territory becomes a part of India, who specifies which people of that territory become citizens of India?
When foreign territory becomes a part of India, who specifies which people of that territory become citizens of India?
Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, how are persons from a newly incorporated territory like Pondicherry granted Indian citizenship?
Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, how are persons from a newly incorporated territory like Pondicherry granted Indian citizenship?
Who are deemed to be citizens of India as per the special provisions added by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, related to the Assam Accord?
Who are deemed to be citizens of India as per the special provisions added by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, related to the Assam Accord?
What document issued under the Citizenship Act, 1955, provided special citizenship provisions for persons under the Assam Accord?
What document issued under the Citizenship Act, 1955, provided special citizenship provisions for persons under the Assam Accord?
What must a naturalised citizen swear or affirm to when taking the oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India?
What must a naturalised citizen swear or affirm to when taking the oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India?
