Citizenship UPSC Questions

Citizenship MCQ Questions

7.
A person born in India on or after January 26, 1950 but before _____________ is a citizen of India by birth, irrespective of the nationality of his parents.
A.
August1, 1978
B.
June 1, 1987
C.
July 1, 1987
D.
April 1, 1987
ANSWER :
C. July 1, 1987
8.
Which Article prescribe residence within a state or union territory as a condition for certain employments or appointments in that state or union territory, or local authority or other authority within that state or union territory?
A.
Article 15
B.
Article 17
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 16
ANSWER :
D. Article 16
9.
Every person of Indian origin who came to Assam on or after the __________ but before _________ from Bangladesh and who has been ordinarily resident in Assam
A.
January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971
B.
January 31, 1966 and March 25, 1971
C.
January 1, 1966 and March 1, 1971
D.
January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1981
ANSWER :
A. January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971
10.
The Citizenship Act was enacted by the Parliament in the Year______
A.
1930
B.
1989
C.
1954
D.
1955
ANSWER :
D. 1955
11.

Those born in India on or ___________ are considered citizens of India only if both of their parents are citizens of India

A.

November 1, 2003

B.

December 3, 2004

C.

August 1, 2004

D.

July 1, 2003

ANSWER :

B. December 3, 2004

12.
Under which Article the Constitution had provided, a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir?
A.
Article 370
B.
Article 360
C.
Article 320
D.
Article 19
ANSWER :
A. Article 370