Citizenship

1

Citizenship of India can be acquired

  1. If the person is born in India
  2. By descent
  3. If any territory becomes part of India its citizens will be citizens of India
  4. By naturalization

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I, II and III only
C
II, III and IV only
D
All of the above

2

What is global citizenship?

  1. The concept that our state can provide us with the protection and rights which we need to live with dignity in the world today.
  2. A notion that makes it easier to deal with problems which extend across national boundaries and need cooperative action.

Choose the correct Statement:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

3

The Constitution adopted by India has an essentially democratic and inclusive notion of citizenship. Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about citizenship?

  1. The provisions about citizenship in the Constitution are found in Part 2.
  2. The citizenship can be acquired by birth, registration or descent.
  3. The citizens of external territory incorporated by India have to apply for Indian citizenship through naturalization.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
2 only
D
All of the above

4

Consider the following statements about provision of Dual citizenship in India:

  1. People have nationality as citizen of India and the foreign country.
  2. Dual citizenship individual has voting rights in India.
  3. They can be elected to public office.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1, 2 and 3

5

What is global citizenship?

  1. The concept that our state can provide us with the protection and rights which we need to live with dignity in the world today.
  2. A notion that makes it easier to deal with problems which extend across national boundaries and need cooperative action.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both
D
None

6

The Constitution adopted by India has an essentially democratic and inclusive notion of citizenship. Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about citizenship?

  1. The provisions about citizenship in the Constitution are found in Part V.
  2. The citizenship can be acquired by birth, registration or descent.
  3. The citizens of external territory incorporated by India have to apply for Indian citizenship through naturalization.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I and II
B
II and III
C
II only
D
All of the above

7

Under which category citizenship of India is not lost?

A
By Renunciation
B
By Termination
C
By Deprivation
D
By Compulsion

8

Which of the following ways are prescribed by the Citizenship Act of 1955 for acquiring Indian citizenship?

  1. By Descent
  2. By Birth
  3. By Naturalisation
  4. By Incorporation of Territory

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
2, 3 and 4 only
D
All of the above

9

The Constitution of India provides single citizenship for the entire country and the citizens enjoy all civil and political rights. A person can lose Indian citizenship either by the process of Renunciation; Termination or Deprivation. Read the following statements with respect to the clauses specified under Citizenship Act, 1955 for the process of deprivation.

  1. The citizen has, within ten years after registration or naturalization, been sentenced in any country to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years;
  2. The citizen has shown disloyalty or disaffection towards the Constitution by an Act or speech.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both I and II
D
None of the above