Citizenship UPSC Questions

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Citizenship MCQ Questions


7.
Under which method can a foreigner be granted Indian citizenship for distinguished services to literature or science?
A.
By Registration
B.
By Birth
C.
By Naturalisation
D.
By Descent
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ANSWER :
C. By Naturalisation
8.
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only
9.
Which category of aliens does not enjoy protection against arrest and detention under Article 22?
A.
Refugee aliens
B.
Friendly aliens
C.
Illegal aliens
D.
Enemy aliens
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ANSWER :
D. Enemy aliens
10.
Which Article gives the Parliament the power to regulate the right of citizenship by law?
A.
Article 10
B.
Article 11
C.
Article 9
D.
Article 8
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ANSWER :
B. Article 11
11.
Which of the following is NOT a method for acquisition of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
A.
By Birth
B.
By Marriage
C.
By Registration
D.
By Naturalisation
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ANSWER :
B. By Marriage
12.
Which of the following conditions is required for a person born outside India after December 3, 2004 to acquire citizenship by descent?
A.
Registration of birth at Indian consulate within 6 months
B.
Birth must occur in a Commonwealth country
C.
Either parent must be a citizen of India
D.
Registration at Indian consulate within one year or permission from Central Government
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ANSWER :
D. Registration at Indian consulate within one year or permission from Central Government