Citizenship in India
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Citizenship in India starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the importance of the Citizenship Act, 1955 in India.
Describe the process of acquiring Indian citizenship by naturalization.
Explain the difference between a citizen and an alien in the context of Indian law.
Explain the process of renunciation of Indian citizenship.
Explain the significance of citizenship in a democratic country like India.
Explain the term 'citizenship by descent' as per Indian law.
Explain the term 'deprivation of citizenship' in the context of Indian law.
Explain the term 'Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)'.
What is the minimum period of residence required in India for a foreigner to apply for citizenship by naturalization? (1) 5 years, (2) 7 years, (3) 12 years, (4) 15 years
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution? (1) Article 5, (2) Article 10, (3) Article 15, (4) Article 20
Which of the following is a correct statement about the deprivation of Indian citizenship? (1) It can be done by the President, (2) It can be done by the Central Government, (3) It can be done by the Supreme Court, (4) It can be done by the State Government
Which of the following is a correct statement? (1) Only citizens can be appointed as judges of the Supreme Court, (2) Foreigners can vote in Indian elections, (3) Only citizens can own property in India, (4) Foreigners can contest elections in India
Fill in the blank: A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987 is a citizen of India by ________.
Fill in the blank: The ________ has the power to make laws regarding the acquisition and termination of citizenship in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the authority to decide questions about the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India came into effect on ________.
Can a person who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country retain Indian citizenship? (Yes/No)
State whether the following statement is True or False: The Constitution of India allows for dual citizenship under certain circumstances.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The right to hold certain public offices in India is available only to citizens.
True or False: A person born outside India can never become an Indian citizen.
