Citizenship MCQ: OCI Rights, Article 6 Permit System & CAA 2019

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The concept of 'Overseas Citizen of India' (OCI) does NOT confer which of the following rights?

   • A.Multiple entry lifelong visa
   • B.Exemption from registration with FRRO
   • C.Right to vote in elections✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Parity with NRIs in financial fields

   Explanation: OCI cardholders do not have political rights, such as the right to vote, hold constitutional offices, or contest elections.

2. Q2.If a territory becomes a part of India, who specifies the persons who shall be citizens of India?

   • A.Parliament
   • B.Supreme Court
   • C.Central Government✓ Correct Answer
   • D.President

   Explanation: Under Section 7 of the Citizenship Act 1955 (Incorporation of Territory), the Central Government specifies the persons who shall be citizens of India by reason of their connection with that territory.

3. Q3.Article 10 declares that every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India shall continue to be such citizen, subject to:

   • A.The pleasure of the President
   • B.Provisions of any law made by Parliament✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Orders of the Supreme Court
   • D.International treaties

   Explanation: Article 10 states that continuance of citizenship is subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament.

4. Q4.Which country's model does India follow regarding citizenship?

   • A.USA (Dual Citizenship)
   • B.Switzerland (Triple Citizenship)
   • C.Britain (Single Citizenship)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Canada (Dual Citizenship)

   Explanation: India follows the British model of Single Citizenship, unlike the USA which has dual citizenship (national and state).

5. Q5.Deprivation of citizenship applies to which category of citizens?

   • A.Citizens by Birth
   • B.Citizens by Descent
   • C.Citizens by Registration and Naturalisation✓ Correct Answer
   • D.All citizens

   Explanation: Deprivation is a compulsory termination of citizenship by the Central Government, applicable mainly to citizens by Registration and Naturalisation (e.g., if obtained by fraud).

6. Q6.Which articles of the Constitution regarding citizenship came into force on 26th November 1949 itself?

   • A.Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Articles 5 to 11
   • C.Only Article 5
   • D.Articles 1 to 4

   Explanation: Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 came into force on November 26, 1949, while the rest of the Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.

7. Q7.The 'permit system' for migration from Pakistan to India was introduced on which date (mentioned in Article 6)?

   • A.15 August 1947
   • B.26 January 1950
   • C.19 July 1948✓ Correct Answer
   • D.1 March 1947

   Explanation: July 19, 1948, is the cut-off date mentioned in Article 6. Persons who migrated before this date became citizens if residing ordinarily. Those after needed to register.

8. Q8.Under Article 5, apart from domicile in India, which condition must be fulfilled to be a citizen?

   • A.Born in India
   • B.Either of parents born in India
   • C.Ordinarily resident in India for 5 years immediately before commencement
   • D.Any one of the above✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Article 5 requires domicile plus ANY ONE of the three conditions: born in India, either parent born in India, or resident for 5 years.

9. Q9.Between 26 Jan 1950 and 1 July 1987, citizenship by birth was based on:

   • A.Principle of Jus Sanguinis (Blood)
   • B.Principle of Jus Soli (Soil) only✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Both Jus Soli and Jus Sanguinis
   • D.Registration

   Explanation: During this period, anyone born in India was a citizen regardless of parents' nationality (Pure Jus Soli).

10. Q10.For a person born outside India on or after Dec 3, 2004, citizenship by descent is available only if:

    • A.Father is a citizen
    • B.Mother is a citizen
    • C.Birth is registered at Indian consulate within 1 year✓ Correct Answer
    • D.He stays in India for 5 years

    Explanation: Registration of birth at an Indian consulate within one year (or with Govt permission later) is mandatory for citizenship by descent after Dec 3, 2004.

11. Q11.To acquire citizenship by Registration, a person of Indian origin must be ordinarily resident in India for:

    • A.5 years
    • B.7 years✓ Correct Answer
    • C.10 years
    • D.12 months

    Explanation: Under the Citizenship Act 1955, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) must reside in India for 7 years before applying for registration.

12. Q12.A person married to a citizen of India can apply for citizenship by registration after residing in India for:

    • A.5 years
    • B.7 years✓ Correct Answer
    • C.3 years
    • D.10 years

    Explanation: The residency requirement for a person married to an Indian citizen is 7 years before making an application for registration.

13. Q13.The Central Government may waive all or any of the conditions for Naturalisation for a person who has rendered distinguished service in:

    • A.Science, Philosophy, Art, Literature, World Peace✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sports, Politics, Social Service
    • C.Business, Trade, Commerce
    • D.Military Service

    Explanation: Under Section 6 (Naturalisation), conditions can be waived for distinguished service in Science, Philosophy, Art, Literature, World Peace, or human progress.

14. Q14.The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 grants citizenship to migrants from which countries?

    • A.Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
    • B.Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar
    • D.Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran

    Explanation: CAA 2019 covers illegal migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan belonging to 6 minority communities.

15. Q15.Which of the following communities is NOT covered under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019?

    • A.Jains
    • B.Parsis
    • C.Christians
    • D.Jews✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The 6 communities are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. Jews are not included.

16. Q16.The cut-off date for entry into India to be eligible for citizenship under CAA 2019 is:

    • A.31 Dec 2014✓ Correct Answer
    • B.31 Dec 2019
    • C.1 July 1987
    • D.26 Jan 2015

    Explanation: Migrants must have entered India on or before December 31, 2014, to be eligible under CAA 2019.

17. Q17.If a person has been registered as a citizen but is imprisoned in any country for 2 years within 5 years of registration, what happens?

    • A.He loses voting rights
    • B.His citizenship can be deprived✓ Correct Answer
    • C.He is fined
    • D.Nothing happens

    Explanation: The Central Government can deprive a citizen of citizenship if they have been sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 2 years within 5 years of registration/naturalisation.

18. Q18.A citizen of India can be deprived of citizenship if he has been ordinarily resident out of India for a continuous period of:

    • A.5 years
    • B.7 years✓ Correct Answer
    • C.10 years
    • D.3 years

    Explanation: Continuous residence outside India for 7 years without registering at an Indian consulate or being a student/govt servant is a ground for deprivation.

19. Q19.When a person renounces his Indian citizenship, what happens to his minor children?

    • A.They remain Indian citizens
    • B.They also cease to be Indian citizens✓ Correct Answer
    • C.They become dual citizens
    • D.Depends on the mother's status

    Explanation: Every minor child of that person also ceases to be a citizen of India. However, they may resume citizenship after reaching age 18.

20. Q20.Which Act repealed the provision of 'Commonwealth Citizenship' in India?

    • A.Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1986
    • B.Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1992
    • C.Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005

    Explanation: The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, repealed the provisions related to Commonwealth Citizenship.