12 Questions
What distinguishes a citizen from an alien in India?
The right to approach the courts for justice
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the basic ideals of the Indian Constitution for citizens?
Independence
What privilege do Indian citizens have that is not available to aliens?
Right to express disapproval by voting in elections
What must the Indian government provide to all its citizens, as mentioned in the text?
Access to clean water and sanitation
Why is citizenship a debated issue in India according to the text?
Due to economic disparities between different regions
What differentiates a citizen from an alien with respect to participating in the governance process in India?
Citizens have voting rights
Why are some individuals denied entitlements such as ration shops or the right to vote?
Due to not having the relevant documentary evidence of citizenship
What is a common issue faced by forest-dwelling communities and certain social groups?
Lack of official documents proving their 'Indian-ness'
Why do some ordinary people living near India's borders face allegations of being illegal immigrants?
Due to inability to provide legal proof of citizenship
What is a consequence of certain social groups being denied some fundamental rights?
Lack of access to Hindu temples
Why do pastoralists and agriculturalists in native regions often lack passports or driver's licenses?
Because they have no use for those documents
What makes citizenship issues extremely complex, according to the text?
The prevalence of traditional, orthodox customs
Explore the rights and responsibilities of Indian citizens, including their entitlement to a life of dignity and basic needs fulfilment. Understand the distinction between citizens and aliens in India, and the recourse available to citizens when the government fails to provide basic necessities.
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