30 Questions
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.
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.
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.
What is the total number of articles in the Constitution of India at the time of its commencement?
395
How many parts are there in the present Constitution of India?
25
What is the total number of amendments made in the Indian Constitution so far?
104
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)
What is the title of the first part of the Constitution of India?
The Union and its Territory
What is the title of the fourth part of the Constitution of India?
Directive Principles
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.
Which communities are exempt from being treated as illegal migrants under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019?
Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is one of the ways to acquire Indian citizenship, according to the Citizenship Act, 1955?
Birth
What happens to an Indian citizen's citizenship when they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country?
It automatically terminates
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
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
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
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
What is the primary objective of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2003?
To provide dual citizenship to PIO's in 16 specified countries
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
What is the validity of an Indian passport for an OCI holder?
10 years
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
Do OCI holders have the right to vote in India?
No
Can OCI holders become members of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha?
No
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