18 Questions
According to the Constitution of India, which article discusses the reservation of posts in public employment based on residence?
Article 16(3)
Which article of the Indian Constitution discusses the special provisions for certain classes of society?
Article 330 – 342
Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, which article states that the government has a duty to raise the standards of living and health of backward classes?
Article 45
Which article of the Indian Constitution discusses the concept of citizenship?
Articles 5-11
Which Act of the Indian Parliament deals with matters relating to the acquisition, determination, and termination of Indian citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution?
The Citizenship Act, 1955
According to the Constitution of India, which article discusses the reservation in public employment for backward classes?
Article 16(4)
Who automatically became citizens of India at the commencement of the Constitution?
People domiciled in India as of 26th November 1949
Which of the following is eligible for Indian citizenship by birth?
A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987
How can Indian citizenship be acquired through naturalization?
By residing for a specified period in India and fulfilling other conditions
Under what circumstances does a male person's minor child also cease to be a citizen of India?
If the male person renounces his Indian citizenship
Which individuals are not eligible for Indian citizenship by birth according to the Citizenship Act?
Children of foreign diplomatic personnel
How can one terminate their Indian citizenship according to the Citizenship Act?
By renouncing their Indian citizenship through a declaration
Who is eligible for Indian citizenship if they have been a resident of India for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution?
A person who was born in Indian territory
Under Article 6, who can be registered as a citizen of India by an officer appointed by the government of the Dominion of India?
A person who migrated from Pakistan before July 19th, 1948
Which individuals are eligible for Indian citizenship if they have been a resident of India since their migration and registered as a citizen by an officer before the commencement of the Constitution?
Those whose grandparents were born in India as per the Government of India Act of 1935
In the context of Indian citizenship, which group is automatically considered as citizens at the commencement of the Constitution?
Persons born in Indian territory
Who qualifies for Indian citizenship based on having parents or grandparents born in India as per the Government of India Act of 1935?
Individuals who have been residents of India for not less than 5 years
Under what circumstances can a person who migrated from Pakistan after July 19th, 1948 be registered as an Indian citizen before the commencement of the Constitution?
Migrating before July 19th, 1948 and being registered by a government-appointed officer
Learn about the various ways to acquire Indian citizenship according to the Citizenship Act, 1955. This includes citizenship by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and more.
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