Citizenship Act Amendments Overview

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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?

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?

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?

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 Signup and view all the answers

Under which provision does Parliament have the power to make any provision related to the acquisition and termination of citizenship?

Article 11 of the Indian Constitution Signup and view all the answers

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?

Article 10 of the Indian Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What provision did the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2003 repeal?

Commonwealth Citizenship Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for a person to be considered a citizen of India by birth if born in India after 1st July 1987?

At least one parent must be a citizen of India Signup and view all the answers

Who cannot acquire Indian citizenship by birth according to the Indian citizenship laws?

Children of enemy aliens Signup and view all the answers

When did a person born outside India become a citizen of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India?

Before 1st July 1987 Signup and view all the answers

Which method does the Citizenship Act of 1955 NOT prescribe for acquiring citizenship in India?

Marriage Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a person born in India after 3rd December 2004 be considered a citizen of India?

Both parents are Indian citizens or one parent is an Indian citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant Signup and view all the answers

What must be taken by persons before they are registered as citizens of India?

Oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India Signup and view all the answers

When foreign territory becomes a part of India, who specifies which people of that territory become citizens of India?

The Government of India Signup and view all the answers

Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, how are persons from a newly incorporated territory like Pondicherry granted Indian citizenship?

Through the Citizenship (Pondicherry) Act, 1962 Signup and view all the answers

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?

Persons of Indian origin from Bangladesh in Assam since before January 1, 1966 Signup and view all the answers

What document issued under the Citizenship Act, 1955, provided special citizenship provisions for persons under the Assam Accord?

Citizenship (Amendment) Order, 1985 Signup and view all the answers

What must a naturalised citizen swear or affirm to when taking the oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India?

True faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India and obedience to Indian laws Signup and view all the answers