Indian Constitution: Part I and Part II

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What is the procedure for introducing a bill to alter the boundaries of a state in the Indian Parliament?

The bill can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President, who must refer it to the state legislature concerned for its views within a specified period.

What was the significance of the 119th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2013?

It enabled the exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh, which was later ratified as the 100th Amendment Act, 2015.

How many Indian and Bangladeshi enclaves are there, respectively, along the border between the two countries?

There are 102 Indian enclaves inside Bangladesh and 71 Bangladeshi enclaves inside India.

What are the basic conditions for acquiring citizenship of India?

A person must have domicile in India, be born in India, or have one parent born in India, or have been ordinarily resident in India for at least five years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision for persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, but returned to India under a permit for resettlement?

They are eligible for Indian citizenship under the citizenship laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total length of the land boundary between India and Bangladesh?

The total length of the land boundary is approximately 4,096 km. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of articles in the Constitution of India at the time of its commencement?

395 Signup and view all the answers

How many parts are there in the present Constitution of India?

25 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of amendments made in the Indian Constitution so far?

104 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 126th Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2019?

To amend provisions related to reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SC's) and Scheduled Tribes (ST's) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the first part of the Constitution of India?

The Union and its Territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the fourth part of the Constitution of India?

Directive Principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019?

To make it easier for non-Muslim immigrants from India's three Muslim-majority neighbors—Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—to become citizens of India. Signup and view all the answers

Which communities are exempt from being treated as illegal migrants under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019?

Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian communities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period of residence in India required for an applicant to be eligible for citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?

11 years out of the previous 14 years. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are specifically mentioned in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 as the countries of origin for the non-Muslim immigrants?

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cut-off date for individuals who entered into India and are eligible for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019?

31st December, 2014. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the clause (C) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, in the context of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019?

It enables the Central Government to exempt certain individuals from the application of the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways to acquire Indian citizenship, according to the Citizenship Act, 1955?

Birth Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an Indian citizen's citizenship when they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country?

It automatically terminates Signup and view all the answers

Who can acquire Indian citizenship, according to the Citizenship Amendment Act, 1992?

A child born outside India, if their mother is a citizen of India Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an Indian citizen, according to the law?

Any person who, or either of whose parents or any of whose grandparents was born in India Signup and view all the answers

What is the date before which a person migrating from Pakistan to India must have done so to be eligible for Indian citizenship?

19th July, 1948 Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a person who migrated to India from Pakistan on or after 19th July, 1948, to become an Indian citizen?

Duly registration with a competent officer appointed for that purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2003?

To provide dual citizenship to PIO's in 16 specified countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

A person who is of Indian origin, or was a citizen of India immediately before becoming a citizen of a specified country, and is registered as an OCI by the Central Government Signup and view all the answers

What is the validity of an Indian passport for an OCI holder?

10 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of OCI in terms of property rights in India?

OCI holders enjoy the same local protection as Indian citizens for their property rights and investments in India Signup and view all the answers

Do OCI holders have the right to vote in India?

No Signup and view all the answers

Can OCI holders become members of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha?