Understanding Citizenship: Obligations and Responsibilities

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What does citizenship entail, according to the text?

Moral obligations to participate in community life (correct)

Merely the legal obligations imposed by states

Avoiding interactions with other citizens

Citizen-state relations exclusively

In addition to legal obligations, what other obligations do citizens have?

Strictly individualistic obligations

Moral obligations towards other citizens and society (correct)

Only financial obligations

No additional obligations beyond the legal ones

What are citizens considered to be the inheritors and trustees of?

Resources of neighboring countries

Culture and natural resources of the country (correct)

Government resources

International resources

What is citizenship primarily about?

Mutual obligations between citizens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an obligation of citizenship?

Helping other citizens Signup and view all the answers

How is citizenship in India primarily governed?

By the Citizenship Act, 1955 Signup and view all the answers

Which principle does Indian nationality mostly follow?

Jus sanguinis Signup and view all the answers

How can an individual acquire Indian citizenship?

By descent and registration Signup and view all the answers

Which provision allows for the termination of Indian citizenship?

The Citizenship Act, 1955 Signup and view all the answers

When did individuals domiciled in India as of November 26th, 1949, automatically become citizens?

At the commencement of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What empowers the Parliament to regulate matters concerning citizenship?

Article 11 of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a citizen at the commencement of the Indian Constitution?

Someone born in Indian territory Signup and view all the answers

Which category of individuals is considered an alien in India?

Individuals from countries at war with India Signup and view all the answers

What type of citizenship is based on the principle of Jus sanguinis?

Citizenship by descent Signup and view all the answers

How long must an individual be a resident of India to be conferred citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

What article in the Indian Constitution governs citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution?

Article 5 Signup and view all the answers

Which individuals have full rights and owe allegiance to India, according to the text?

Citizens Signup and view all the answers

Who would be considered a citizen of India at the time of the commencement of the Constitution according to the text?

A person born in India as per the Government of India Act of 1935. Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a person to be registered as a citizen of India after migrating from Pakistan post July 19th, 1948?

Residence in India for at least 6 months before application. Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 7, what group of people does it pertain to?

People who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, and returned to India. Signup and view all the answers

Under which provision are people of Indian origin residing outside India covered?

Article 8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for individuals voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign country according to the text?

They lose their Indian citizenship. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Citizenship Act, 1955 come into force?

After the commencement of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers