Citizenship

#1. What language should a person applying for naturalization have adequate knowledge of?

A language specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution.

Any language of their choice.

The local language of the region they reside in.

The English language.

#2. What is the main purpose of the High-Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora under L.M. Singhvi?

To oversee Indian consulates abroad

To promote tourism in India

To recommend measures for Indian emigration

To make a comprehensive study of the global Indian Diaspora

#3. What is the residency requirement for a person of Indian origin applying for citizenship through registration?

12 months of residency in India.

7 years of residency in India.

3 years of residency in India.

5 years of residency in India.

#4. How can an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder cease to be an OCI Cardholder?

By residing in India for a continuous period of two years

By surrendering their OCI Card and registering a declaration of renunciation

By obtaining full Indian citizenship

Automatically upon reaching the age of 50

#5. What is the main difference between Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) and dual citizenship?

OCI is not actually dual citizenship due to Indian constitutional provisions.

Dual citizenship allows holding public office, while OCI does not.

Dual citizenship is only granted to Indian citizens living abroad.

OCI allows voting in Indian elections, while dual citizenship does not.

#6. What is the consequence for an Indian citizen who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign state?

They will lose their Indian citizenship.

They can acquire Indian citizenship again by applying.

They can choose to be a dual citizen.

They will retain their Indian citizenship.

#7. What is the main purpose for which the Central Government can cancel the registration of an OCI Cardholder?

To encourage foreign investment in India

To protect India's sovereignty, integrity, and security

To promote international tourism in India

To avoid overcrowding within India

#8. What action is required for a minor who is a citizen of India by descent and also a citizen of another country?

They must retain both citizenships.

They must renounce the citizenship of another country within six months of attaining full age.

They are automatically stripped of Indian citizenship.

They must choose either Indian citizenship or the other country's citizenship.

#9. Who is eligible to acquire Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003?

PIOs from specified countries excluding Pakistan and Bangladesh

Any foreign citizen

Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from all countries

Only Indian citizens living abroad

#10. When can the registration of a declaration renouncing Indian citizenship be withheld?

During times of internal conflict.

Only if the individual is a minor.

During peacetime.

During a war in which India is engaged.

#11. What happened to existing PIO cardholders as a result of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015?

They were deemed to be OCI cardholders.

They were required to reapply for OCI status.

They retained their PIO status.

They lost their overseas citizenship status.

#12. What was the condition for acquiring Indian citizenship by descent for a person born outside India on or after 10th December 1992 till 2004?

They must renounce the citizenship of another country.

Either of their parents should be an Indian citizen.

Their birth must be registered at an Indian consulate within six months.

Their birth must be registered at an Indian consulate within one year.

#13. What is the status of a registered person under the Assam Accord during the ten-year period before becoming a citizen?

They have full citizenship rights.

They have limited rights as foreign residents.

They have the right to vote.

They have the same rights and obligations as a citizen of India, except the right to vote.

#14. Who has the power to make laws related to citizenship in India?

State Governments

The Supreme Court

The President

The Parliament

#15. Who has the authority to specify the rights and entitlements of an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder?

The State Government

The President of India

The Prime Minister of India

The Central Government

#16. What is the key difference between "Overseas Citizen of India" and "Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder"?

The fee for registration

Nomenclature change

Eligibility criteria

The registration process

#17. Under what circumstances can the Indian government forcibly deprive a citizen of their Indian citizenship?

If the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India.

If the citizen has obtained citizenship by naturalization.

If the citizen has lived abroad for more than one year.

If the citizen has been abroad for any continuous period.

#18. What is the condition for a person of Indian origin who came to Assam on or after January 1, 1966, from Bangladesh to become a citizen of India?

They become citizens upon arrival.

They become citizens after 10 years of residence from the date of detection as a foreigner.

They become citizens after 5 years of residence.

They do not become citizens under the Assam Accord.

#19. When was the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, enacted to provide for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

2010

1990

2003

2000

#20. How can a person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987 acquire Indian citizenship?

By naturalization.

By applying for citizenship through registration.

Only if either of their parents is a citizen of India at the time of their birth.

Automatically, regardless of the nationality of their parents.

#21. From what date is a person born outside India not considered a citizen of India by descent unless their birth is registered at an Indian consulate?

26th January 1950

10th December 1992

3rd December 2004

1st July 1987

#22. In the event of the dissolution of an OCI Cardholder's marriage, what is the status of their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card?

It is canceled along with their marriage.

It remains valid without any change.

It becomes a full Indian citizenship card.

It is transferred to the new spouse.

#23. Who is eligible for the office of President in India?

Only citizens by birth

Citizens by birth from specific regions

Only naturalized citizens

Both citizens by birth and naturalized citizens

#24. The children of foreign diplomats posted in India acquires Indian citizenship by birth.

False

True

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#1. What language should a person applying for naturalization have adequate knowledge of?

#2. What is the main purpose of the High-Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora under L.M. Singhvi?

#3. What is the residency requirement for a person of Indian origin applying for citizenship through registration?

#4. How can an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder cease to be an OCI Cardholder?

#5. What is the main difference between Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) and dual citizenship?

#6. What is the consequence for an Indian citizen who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign state?

#7. What is the main purpose for which the Central Government can cancel the registration of an OCI Cardholder?

#8. What action is required for a minor who is a citizen of India by descent and also a citizen of another country?

#9. Who is eligible to acquire Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003?

#10. When can the registration of a declaration renouncing Indian citizenship be withheld?

#11. What happened to existing PIO cardholders as a result of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015?

#12. What was the condition for acquiring Indian citizenship by descent for a person born outside India on or after 10th December 1992 till 2004?

#13. What is the status of a registered person under the Assam Accord during the ten-year period before becoming a citizen?

#14. Who has the power to make laws related to citizenship in India?

#15. Who has the authority to specify the rights and entitlements of an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder?

#16. What is the key difference between "Overseas Citizen of India" and "Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder"?

#17. Under what circumstances can the Indian government forcibly deprive a citizen of their Indian citizenship?

#18. What is the condition for a person of Indian origin who came to Assam on or after January 1, 1966, from Bangladesh to become a citizen of India?

#19. When was the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, enacted to provide for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

#20. How can a person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987 acquire Indian citizenship?

#21. From what date is a person born outside India not considered a citizen of India by descent unless their birth is registered at an Indian consulate?

#22. In the event of the dissolution of an OCI Cardholder's marriage, what is the status of their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card?

#23. Who is eligible for the office of President in India?

#24. The children of foreign diplomats posted in India acquires Indian citizenship by birth.

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