1. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Citizenship?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Answer: B) Part II
Explanation: Citizenship provisions are covered in Articles 5 to 11 under Part II of the Constitution.
2. Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution deal with—
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
C) Union and its Territory
D) Directive Principles of State Policy
Answer: B) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
Explanation: Articles 5–11 cover citizenship at the beginning, not for the future acquisition.
3. Which Article defines Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 7
D) Article 8
Answer: A) Article 5
Explanation: Article 5 lays down who were citizens of India at the commencement (26 January 1950).
4. The Constitution provides for acquisition and termination of citizenship under—
A) Articles 5–11
B) Citizenship Act, 1955
C) Both A and B
D) None
Answer: B) Citizenship Act, 1955
Explanation: While the Constitution (Articles 5–11) dealt with initial citizenship, the Citizenship Act, 1955 governs acquisition and loss of citizenship after commencement.
5. Who is known as the “Father of Indian Citizenship Law”?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) K.M. Munshi
C) Sardar Patel
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A) B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, as Chairman of the Drafting Committee, shaped citizenship provisions.
6. How many ways of acquiring Indian citizenship are provided under the Citizenship Act, 1955 (after amendments)?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: C) 5
Explanation: Citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation of territory.
7. Who has the power to regulate citizenship law in India?
A) President
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) State Legislatures
Answer: B) Parliament
Explanation: Article 11 empowers Parliament to regulate the acquisition and termination of citizenship.
8. The provision of “Single Citizenship” in India is borrowed from—
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B) UK
Explanation: India follows single citizenship (like the UK) unlike USA where dual citizenship (state and national) exists.
9. Which Article relates to rights of citizenship of certain persons who migrated to India from Pakistan?
A) Article 6
B) Article 7
C) Article 8
D) Article 9
Answer: A) Article 6
Explanation: Article 6 deals with persons migrating from Pakistan before 19 July 1948.
10. Article 7 deals with—
A) Refugees from Tibet
B) Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan
C) NRI citizenship rights
D) Dual citizenship
Answer: B) Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan
Explanation: Those who migrated to Pakistan but later returned are dealt under Article 7.
11. Persons of Indian origin residing outside India are covered under which Article?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 8
D) Article 10
Answer: C) Article 8
Explanation: Article 8 gives citizenship rights to persons of Indian origin residing abroad (with registration at Indian consulate).
12. Which Article prohibits dual citizenship in India?
A) Article 9
B) Article 7
C) Article 10
D) Article 11
Answer: A) Article 9
Explanation: Article 9 denies Indian citizenship to those who voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country.
13. Article 10 provides—
A) Continuance of rights of citizenship
B) Termination of citizenship
C) Citizenship of illegal migrants
D) Overseas Citizenship
Answer: A) Continuance of rights of citizenship
Explanation: Rights of citizenship continue until Parliament makes a law.
14. Who grants citizenship by naturalization?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Governor
Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The Central Government (MHA) grants citizenship by naturalization after fulfilling conditions.
15. OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) was introduced by—
A) 2003 Amendment
B) 2005 Amendment
C) 2009 Amendment
D) 2015 Amendment
Answer: B) 2005 Amendment
Explanation: The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 introduced the OCI scheme.
16. Who cannot be registered as an Overseas Citizen of India?
A) Pakistani citizen
B) Person of Indian origin in USA
C) Person of Indian origin in UK
D) Person of Indian origin in Australia
Answer: A) Pakistani citizen
Explanation: Persons from Pakistan and Bangladesh are excluded from OCI.
17. Which Article gave Parliament the power to make law on citizenship?
A) Article 5
B) Article 9
C) Article 11
D) Article 10
Answer: C) Article 11
Explanation: Article 11 empowered Parliament to legislate on matters of citizenship.
18. The Citizenship Act was enacted in—
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1955
Answer: D) 1955
Explanation: The Citizenship Act, 1955 governs acquisition and loss of citizenship after Constitution’s commencement.
19. Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship?
A) By birth
B) By marriage
C) By descent
D) By registration
Answer: B) By marriage
Explanation: Citizenship is not directly by marriage, but by registration after marriage.
20. A foreigner can acquire Indian citizenship through—
A) Naturalization
B) Marriage only
C) Voting rights
D) Migration only
Answer: A) Naturalization
Explanation: A foreigner fulfilling residency and other conditions can acquire citizenship by naturalization.
21. The concept of “Citizenship by Incorporation of Territory” was applied when—
A) Goa was liberated
B) Sikkim joined India
C) Puducherry was merged
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: When new territories join India, their residents become Indian citizens.
22. Which Amendment merged PIO (Person of Indian Origin) with OCI?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2015
D) 2019
Answer: C) 2015
Explanation: The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015 merged PIO with OCI.
23. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 provides citizenship to migrants from—
A) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan
B) Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar
C) Sri Lanka, Maldives, China
D) All South Asian nations
Answer: A) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Explanation: CAA 2019 fast-tracks citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians from these 3 countries.
24. The minimum residence period in India for citizenship by naturalization (after CAA 2019) is—
A) 11 years
B) 10 years
C) 6 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 6 years
Explanation: CAA 2019 reduced the residence requirement from 11 to 6 years for specified communities.
25. Which Schedule of the Constitution originally contained citizenship forms?
A) First Schedule
B) Second Schedule
C) Third Schedule
D) None
Answer: C) Third Schedule
Explanation: The Third Schedule originally contained citizenship forms.
26. Which Article provides that every person who has domicile in India and fulfills certain conditions shall be a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 7
D) Article 8
Answer: A) Article 5
Explanation: Article 5 defines citizenship of persons domiciled in India at the commencement of the Constitution.
27. Persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947 but returned later to India could be citizens under—
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 7
D) Article 10
Answer: C) Article 7
Explanation: Article 7 deals with rights of persons who migrated to Pakistan but returned under a permit.
28. Citizenship by descent means—
A) Born in India
B) Foreign-born but parents are Indians
C) Granted by registration
D) By naturalization
Answer: B) Foreign-born but parents are Indians
Explanation: Citizenship by descent is given to children born abroad to Indian parents, subject to conditions.
29. Before the 2004 Amendment, a child born in India to foreign parents could be—
A) Indian citizen automatically
B) Not a citizen
C) Citizen by naturalization
D) Citizen only if registered
Answer: A) Indian citizen automatically
Explanation: Before 2004, birth in India itself was enough; later, stricter rules were introduced.
30. Citizenship by birth in India is governed by which Section of the Citizenship Act, 1955?
A) Section 2
B) Section 3
C) Section 4
D) Section 6
Answer: B) Section 3
Explanation: Section 3 deals with citizenship by birth.
31. Who decides disputes relating to termination of Indian citizenship?
A) High Court
B) Supreme Court
C) President
D) Central Government
Answer: D) Central Government
Explanation: The Central Government decides such questions, as per the Citizenship Act.
32. Which of the following can result in loss of Indian citizenship?
A) Renunciation
B) Termination
C) Deprivation
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Citizenship can be lost by renunciation, termination, or deprivation.
33. Renunciation of citizenship is possible only for—
A) Minors
B) Adults above 18 years
C) Women only
D) None
Answer: B) Adults above 18 years
Explanation: Any adult Indian citizen can voluntarily renounce citizenship.
34. Termination of citizenship occurs when—
A) A citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country
B) The President removes citizenship
C) Fundamental Rights are violated
D) Parliament passes a law
Answer: A) A citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country
Explanation: This is called termination of citizenship.
35. Deprivation of citizenship can be done if—
A) Citizenship obtained by fraud
B) Citizen shows disloyalty to Constitution
C) Citizen trades with enemy during war
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: These are grounds for deprivation of citizenship.
36. Which of the following countries allows dual citizenship unlike India?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: India follows single citizenship, while many Western countries allow dual citizenship.
37. A person who voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country—
A) Can still retain Indian citizenship
B) Automatically loses Indian citizenship
C) Needs court approval to renounce
D) Can reapply anytime
Answer: B) Automatically loses Indian citizenship
Explanation: Under Article 9, dual citizenship is not allowed.
38. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) enjoy—
A) Right to vote
B) Right to contest elections
C) Visa-free entry and stay in India
D) Eligibility for constitutional posts
Answer: C) Visa-free entry and stay in India
Explanation: OCI gives facilities like multiple-entry lifelong visa but not political rights.
39. The Constitution (Article 5–11) provides citizenship only for—
A) Citizens by birth
B) Citizens by descent
C) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
D) Citizenship by naturalization
Answer: C) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
Explanation: Future citizenship was left to Parliament under Article 11.
40. Who is considered the final authority in matters of citizenship under the Citizenship Act?
A) President of India
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Central Government
D) Election Commission
Answer: C) Central Government
Explanation: Disputes are resolved by the Central Government.
41. In which year was the PIO (Person of Indian Origin) scheme launched?
A) 1995
B) 1999
C) 2002
D) 2005
Answer: B) 1999
Explanation: PIO scheme was launched in 1999 and later merged with OCI in 2015.
42. OCI card holders are entitled to—
A) Employment in government services
B) Voting rights in elections
C) Multiple-entry lifelong visa
D) Reservation benefits in India
Answer: C) Multiple-entry lifelong visa
Explanation: They are allowed lifelong visa but no voting rights or govt jobs.
43. Which of the following is a ground for deprivation of citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
A) Fraud in registration
B) Disloyalty to Constitution
C) Residence outside India for 7 years continuously
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: All these are legal grounds for deprivation.
44. The CAA 2019 reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from 11 years to—
A) 10 years
B) 7 years
C) 6 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 6 years
Explanation: For Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians from 3 countries.
45. Which country’s model influenced India’s concept of single citizenship?
A) USA
B) UK
C) France
D) Canada
Answer: B) UK
Explanation: Borrowed from Britain, unlike the USA’s dual system.
46. A citizen by naturalization must have resided in India for at least—
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
Answer: D) 12 years
Explanation: Normally 12 years residence required, except for special relaxations like CAA 2019.
47. Citizenship is mentioned in which List of the Seventh Schedule?
A) Union List
B) State List
C) Concurrent List
D) Residuary Subjects
Answer: A) Union List
Explanation: Citizenship is under Union List → only Parliament can legislate.
48. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens, not foreigners?
A) Equality before law (Article 14)
B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)
C) Right to life (Article 21)
D) Freedom of religion (Article 25)
Answer: B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)
Explanation: Certain rights under Article 19 are available only to Indian citizens.
49. Which of the following groups is excluded from the CAA 2019 benefits?
A) Hindus from Bangladesh
B) Buddhists from Afghanistan
C) Christians from Pakistan
D) Muslims from Bangladesh
Answer: D) Muslims from Bangladesh
Explanation: The Act excludes Muslims and applies only to 6 religious minorities.
50. Indian citizenship can be acquired by incorporation of territory when—
A) A foreign state joins India
B) A new Union Territory is created
C) State boundaries are redrawn
D) All of the above
Answer: A) A foreign state joins India
Explanation: Example: Sikkim joined India in 1975, making residents Indian citizens.
51. Under the Constitution, who decides questions regarding the acquisition or termination of citizenship?
A) President of India
B) Supreme Court
C) Central Government
D) Parliament
Answer: C) Central Government
Explanation: The Central Government has the authority under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
52. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the prohibition of dual citizenship?
A) Article 6
B) Article 7
C) Article 9
D) Article 11
Answer: C) Article 9
Explanation: Article 9 prohibits dual citizenship by denying Indian citizenship to those acquiring foreign citizenship.
53. Who grants citizenship by registration in India?
A) President
B) Central Government
C) State Government
D) Election Commission
Answer: B) Central Government
Explanation: Citizenship by registration is granted by the Central Government.
54. Which of the following is NOT a ground for deprivation of Indian citizenship?
A) Obtained citizenship by fraud
B) Residing abroad for 5 years
C) Disloyalty to Constitution
D) Trading with enemy during war
Answer: B) Residing abroad for 5 years
Explanation: Only residence abroad for 7 years is considered a ground.
55. What is the minimum period of stay required in India for citizenship by registration for a person of Indian origin?
A) 1 year
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 12 years
Answer: B) 5 years
Explanation: Citizenship by registration requires 5 years residence in India.
56. Which Article deals with the continuance of rights of citizenship?
A) Article 7
B) Article 8
C) Article 9
D) Article 10
Answer: D) Article 10
Explanation: Article 10 ensures continuance until Parliament decides otherwise.
57. A person voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship automatically loses Indian citizenship under—
A) Article 7
B) Article 8
C) Article 9
D) Article 11
Answer: C) Article 9
Explanation: Article 9 directly terminates Indian citizenship in such cases.
58. Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended how many times till 2019?
A) 3 times
B) 5 times
C) 6 times
D) 7 times
Answer: D) 7 times
Explanation: The Act was amended in 1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015, and 2019, among others.
59. Which amendment introduced the concept of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?
A) 2003
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 2019
Answer: B) 2005
Explanation: OCI was introduced by the 2005 amendment.
60. Which amendment merged the PIO and OCI schemes?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2015
D) 2019
Answer: C) 2015
Explanation: The 2015 amendment merged the two schemes.
61. Which community was NOT included in the CAA 2019 beneficiaries?
A) Hindus
B) Sikhs
C) Muslims
D) Parsis
Answer: C) Muslims
Explanation: Muslims were excluded from the CAA 2019.
62. What is the key feature of OCI status?
A) Right to vote in elections
B) Right to hold constitutional posts
C) Lifelong visa for India
D) Reservation benefits
Answer: C) Lifelong visa for India
Explanation: OCI cardholders get visa-free lifelong entry to India.
63. Which document is required by Indians abroad to register under Article 8 for citizenship?
A) Voter ID
B) Passport
C) Consular registration
D) Aadhar Card
Answer: C) Consular registration
Explanation: Registration at the Indian consulate is required under Article 8.
64. Which Article empowers Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship?
A) Article 5
B) Article 7
C) Article 9
D) Article 11
Answer: D) Article 11
Explanation: Article 11 gives Parliament legislative power over citizenship.
65. Who frames the rules for the Citizenship Act?
A) Supreme Court
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) State Governments
D) President of India
Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The MHA administers and frames rules under the Citizenship Act.
66. Which of the following is NOT available to OCI card holders?
A) Multiple entry visa
B) Voting rights
C) Work in private sector
D) Purchase of property
Answer: B) Voting rights
Explanation: OCI holders cannot vote or hold constitutional posts.
67. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, citizenship can be acquired by—
A) Birth
B) Descent
C) Naturalization
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: There are five methods including incorporation of territory.
68. Citizenship by naturalization requires a residence in India for—
A) 6 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
Answer: D) 12 years
Explanation: Normally 12 years residence is needed (reduced to 6 under CAA 2019 for specific communities).
69. Which of the following is an example of citizenship by incorporation of territory?
A) Merger of Goa in 1961
B) Integration of Sikkim in 1975
C) Puducherry’s union with India
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: All these territories were incorporated into India.
70. Citizenship by birth after 2004 is given only if—
A) Either parent is an Indian citizen
B) Both parents are foreigners
C) Parents are illegal migrants
D) Both parents are diplomats
Answer: A) Either parent is an Indian citizen
Explanation: Post-2004, at least one parent must be Indian, and the other should not be an illegal migrant.
71. Which Act governs the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship after 1950?
A) Indian Penal Code, 1860
B) Representation of People Act, 1951
C) Citizenship Act, 1955
D) Constitution directly
Answer: C) Citizenship Act, 1955
Explanation: Governs rules after commencement of the Constitution.
72. Which one is NOT a method of losing Indian citizenship?
A) Renunciation
B) Termination
C) Deportation
D) Deprivation
Answer: C) Deportation
Explanation: Deportation is expulsion, not loss of citizenship under law.
73. Which Fundamental Right is exclusively for Indian citizens?
A) Right to equality (Article 14)
B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)
C) Right to life (Article 21)
D) Right to freedom of religion (Article 25)
Answer: B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)
Explanation: Only citizens enjoy Article 19 freedoms.
74. Who among the following cannot acquire OCI status?
A) Person of Indian origin in USA
B) Person of Indian origin in UK
C) Citizen of Pakistan
D) Citizen of Canada of Indian origin
Answer: C) Citizen of Pakistan
Explanation: Citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh are ineligible.
75. Which document is proof of Indian citizenship?
A) Voter ID Card
B) Passport
C) Aadhar Card
D) PAN Card
Answer: B) Passport
Explanation: Indian Passport is the legal proof of Indian citizenship.
76. Which Article of the Constitution provided citizenship to migrants from Pakistan before 19 July 1948?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 7
D) Article 8
Answer: B) Article 6
Explanation: Article 6 deals with rights of migrants from Pakistan before 19 July 1948.
77. Which of the following Articles deals with citizenship of Indians residing abroad?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 8
D) Article 10
Answer: C) Article 8
Explanation: Article 8 provides for Indians living abroad to acquire citizenship by registration at Indian consulates.
78. Which year marked the commencement of the Indian Constitution and initial citizenship provisions?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: C) 1950
Explanation: The Constitution commenced on 26 January 1950, defining initial citizens.
79. Which of the following is NOT mentioned under Articles 5–11?
A) Citizenship by birth
B) Citizenship of persons domiciled in India
C) Citizenship of migrants from Pakistan
D) Citizenship of Indians abroad
Answer: A) Citizenship by birth
Explanation: Citizenship by birth is defined later in the Citizenship Act, 1955.
80. What is the minimum age required for renunciation of Indian citizenship?
A) 15 years
B) 16 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Answer: C) 18 years
Explanation: Any citizen 18 years or above may renounce citizenship.
81. The Citizenship Act, 1955 applies to which of the following?
A) Acquisition of citizenship
B) Loss of citizenship
C) Matters of OCI
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The Act covers acquisition, termination, and OCI provisions.
82. Indian Constitution provides for—
A) Dual citizenship like the USA
B) Single citizenship like the UK
C) Global citizenship
D) No concept of citizenship
Answer: B) Single citizenship like the UK
Explanation: India has only one citizenship at the national level.
83. Citizenship by incorporation of territory was granted to residents of—
A) Goa (1961)
B) Puducherry (1962)
C) Sikkim (1975)
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Residents automatically became Indian citizens when these territories merged.
84. Citizenship by descent is applicable to—
A) Persons born in India
B) Persons born abroad to Indian parents
C) Refugees only
D) None
Answer: B) Persons born abroad to Indian parents
Explanation: Citizenship by descent covers Indians born outside India.
85. A person who acquires Indian citizenship by naturalization is—
A) A natural-born citizen
B) An honorary citizen
C) A full citizen of India
D) A partial citizen
Answer: C) A full citizen of India
Explanation: Naturalization grants full Indian citizenship with equal rights.
86. Which one of the following is NOT a ground for deprivation of citizenship?
A) Fraud
B) Disloyalty to Constitution
C) Stay abroad for 2 years
D) Trade with enemy during war
Answer: C) Stay abroad for 2 years
Explanation: The law specifies 7 years continuous stay abroad, not 2.
87. The 2003 Citizenship Amendment introduced—
A) OCI scheme
B) NRC (National Register of Citizens) provision
C) Dual citizenship
D) Voting rights for NRIs
Answer: B) NRC (National Register of Citizens) provision
Explanation: The 2003 amendment introduced NRC and rules for illegal migrants.
88. The authority to grant Indian citizenship by naturalization is—
A) State Government
B) Parliament
C) President
D) Central Government
Answer: D) Central Government
Explanation: Naturalization is processed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
89. A person registered as OCI is—
A) A citizen of India
B) Not a citizen but entitled to certain rights
C) Automatically a voter in India
D) Eligible for constitutional posts
Answer: B) Not a citizen but entitled to certain rights
Explanation: OCI is not citizenship, but a special status with limited benefits.
90. Which religious groups are covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019?
A) Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians
B) Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus
C) Jews, Christians, Muslims
D) All communities equally
Answer: A) Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians
Explanation: CAA applies to 6 communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
91. Under CAA 2019, the residence requirement for naturalization was reduced from 11 years to—
A) 10 years
B) 7 years
C) 6 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 6 years
Explanation: For specified religious communities, reduced to 6 years.
92. Indian citizenship can be acquired by marriage—
A) Automatically on marriage
B) Through registration after conditions
C) By consent of state government
D) Not possible
Answer: B) Through registration after conditions
Explanation: Marriage itself doesn’t grant citizenship; registration is required.
93. Which Article empowers Parliament to make any provision regarding citizenship?
A) Article 9
B) Article 10
C) Article 11
D) Article 5
Answer: C) Article 11
Explanation: Article 11 gives wide power to Parliament.
94. Which of the following is a valid ground for termination of citizenship?
A) Renouncing Fundamental Rights
B) Acquiring foreign citizenship
C) Residing abroad without visa
D) Losing passport
Answer: B) Acquiring foreign citizenship
Explanation: Acquiring foreign nationality results in termination.
95. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens?
A) Right to Equality (Article 14)
B) Freedom of Religion (Article 25)
C) Protection in Respect of Conviction (Article 20)
D) Right to form associations (Article 19(1)(c))
Answer: D) Right to form associations (Article 19(1)(c))
Explanation: Article 19 rights are exclusive to citizens.
96. An Indian citizen loses citizenship if—
A) He voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship
B) He commits a crime abroad
C) He loses passport abroad
D) He fails to vote in elections
Answer: A) He voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship
Explanation: Dual citizenship is prohibited by Article 9.
97. Which Indian territory’s citizens became Indian citizens through incorporation in 1975?
A) Goa
B) Puducherry
C) Sikkim
D) Daman and Diu
Answer: C) Sikkim
Explanation: In 1975, Sikkim became part of India and its people Indian citizens.
98. Which Article continues citizenship rights until Parliament makes a law?
A) Article 5
B) Article 6
C) Article 10
D) Article 11
Answer: C) Article 10
Explanation: Article 10 ensures continuity of citizenship.
99. Which schedule originally contained forms of oath of citizenship?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fifth
Answer: C) Third
Explanation: The Third Schedule contained forms relating to citizenship and oath.
100. The power to grant and regulate citizenship in India ultimately rests with—
A) President of India
B) Parliament of India
C) Supreme Court of India
D) State Legislatures
Answer: B) Parliament of India
Explanation: Under Article 11, Parliament has final power to regulate citizenship.