Citizenship UPSC Questions

Citizenship MCQ Questions

1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality of opportunity in public employment?
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 15
C.
Article 16
D.
Article 19
ANSWER :
C. Article 16
2.
Who among the following is eligible to become the President of India?
A.
Only a citizen by birth
B.
Only a naturalised citizen
C.
A citizen by birth or naturalised
D.
Only a citizen residing in India
ANSWER :
C. A citizen by birth or naturalised
3.
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
B. 1 and 3 only
4.
Which Act governs the acquisition and loss of Indian citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution?
A.
Indian Citizenship Act, 1947
B.
Citizenship Act, 1950
C.
Citizenship Act, 1955
D.
Indian Nationality Act, 1950
ANSWER :
C. Citizenship Act, 1955
5.
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
2, 3 and 4 only
C.
1 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 1 and 4 only
6.
A person born in India after December 3, 2004 will be considered a citizen only if:
A.
Either parent is a citizen of India
B.
Both parents are illegal migrants
C.
Both parents are citizens or one is a citizen and the other not an illegal migrant
D.
One parent is an Indian citizen and the other is a diplomat
ANSWER :
C. Both parents are citizens or one is a citizen and the other not an illegal migrant