The Citizenship Act, 1955: Sections and Acquisition of Citizenship

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Which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the Renunciation of citizenship?

Section 8 (correct)

Section 17

Section 1

Section 14

Under which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955 can a person acquire citizenship through naturalization?

Section 7A

Section 9

Section 5

Section 6 (correct)

What is the section number that deals with the registration of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder?

Section 7C

Section 7A (correct)

Section 7B

Section 7D

Which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955 pertains to the Deprivation of citizenship?

Section 10 Signup and view all the answers

Under which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are the provisions for Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord mentioned?

Section 6A Signup and view all the answers

In which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are the powers to make rules mentioned?

Section 18 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, who is considered an illegal migrant?

A foreigner who enters India without a valid passport or other travel documents Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'a Government in India' refer to in the context of the Citizenship Act, 1955?

Both the Central Government and State Governments of India Signup and view all the answers

Who would be considered an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder according to the Citizenship Act, 1955?

A person registered as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder by the Central Government Signup and view all the answers

According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, what is the definition of 'minor'?

A person who has not attained the age of eighteen years Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Citizenship Act, 1955, what does 'prescribed' mean?

Officially authorized or recommended Signup and view all the answers

What does 'undivided India' refer to as per the Citizenship Act, 1955?

India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a person born aboard a registered ship or aircraft be deemed to have been born in a particular place according to the Citizenship Act, 1955?

If the ship or aircraft was registered in India Signup and view all the answers

'Illegal migrant' under the Citizenship Act, 1955 is characterized by:

Staying beyond the permitted period specified in the visa Signup and view all the answers

'Person' under the Citizenship Act, 1955 refers to:

'Person' does not include any company or association Signup and view all the answers

'Indian consulate' as defined under the Citizenship Act, 1955 refers to:

'Indian consulate' refers to any office where a register of births is kept Signup and view all the answers

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