{"id":12185,"date":"2025-08-23T08:50:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=12185"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:16:24","slug":"citizenship-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/citizenship-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizenship Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Part I<br>B) Part II<br>C) Part III<br>D) Part IV<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Part II<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship provisions are covered in <strong>Articles 5 to 11<\/strong> under <strong>Part II<\/strong> of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution deal with\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fundamental Rights<br>B) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution<br>C) Union and its Territory<br>D) Directive Principles of State Policy<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 5\u201311 cover citizenship at the beginning, not for the future acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. Which Article defines Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 7<br>D) Article 8<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Article 5<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 5<\/strong> lays down who were citizens of India at the commencement (26 January 1950).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. The Constitution provides for acquisition and termination of citizenship under\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Articles 5\u201311<br>B) Citizenship Act, 1955<br>C) Both A and B<br>D) None<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Citizenship Act, 1955<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> While the Constitution (Articles 5\u201311) dealt with initial citizenship, the <strong>Citizenship Act, 1955<\/strong> governs acquisition and loss of citizenship after commencement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. Who is known as the \u201cFather of Indian Citizenship Law\u201d?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) B.R. Ambedkar<br>B) K.M. Munshi<br>C) Sardar Patel<br>D) Jawaharlal Nehru<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) B.R. Ambedkar<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, as Chairman of the Drafting Committee, shaped citizenship provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. How many ways of acquiring Indian citizenship are provided under the Citizenship Act, 1955 (after amendments)?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) 3<br>B) 4<br>C) 5<br>D) 6<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 5<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship can be acquired by <strong>birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation of territory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. Who has the power to regulate citizenship law in India?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) President<br>B) Parliament<br>C) Supreme Court<br>D) State Legislatures<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 11<\/strong> empowers Parliament to regulate the acquisition and termination of citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. The provision of \u201cSingle Citizenship\u201d in India is borrowed from\u2014<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) USA<br>B) UK<br>C) Canada<br>D) Australia<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> India follows <strong>single citizenship<\/strong> (like the UK) unlike USA where dual citizenship (state and national) exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. Which Article relates to rights of citizenship of certain persons who migrated to India from Pakistan?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Article 6<br>B) Article 7<br>C) Article 8<br>D) Article 9<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Article 6<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 6<\/strong> deals with persons migrating from Pakistan before 19 July 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. Article 7 deals with\u2014<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Refugees from Tibet<br>B) Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan<br>C) NRI citizenship rights<br>D) Dual citizenship<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Those who migrated to Pakistan but later returned are dealt under <strong>Article 7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. Persons of Indian origin residing outside India are covered under which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 8<br>D) Article 10<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 8<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 8<\/strong> gives citizenship rights to persons of Indian origin residing abroad (with registration at Indian consulate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. Which Article prohibits dual citizenship in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 9<br>B) Article 7<br>C) Article 10<br>D) Article 11<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Article 9<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 9<\/strong> denies Indian citizenship to those who voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. Article 10 provides\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Continuance of rights of citizenship<br>B) Termination of citizenship<br>C) Citizenship of illegal migrants<br>D) Overseas Citizenship<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Continuance of rights of citizenship<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Rights of citizenship continue until Parliament makes a law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. Who grants citizenship by naturalization?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Parliament<br>B) President<br>C) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>D) Governor<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Ministry of Home Affairs<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Central Government (MHA)<\/strong> grants citizenship by naturalization after fulfilling conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) was introduced by\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2003 Amendment<br>B) 2005 Amendment<br>C) 2009 Amendment<br>D) 2015 Amendment<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) 2005 Amendment<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 introduced the OCI scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Who cannot be registered as an Overseas Citizen of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pakistani citizen<br>B) Person of Indian origin in USA<br>C) Person of Indian origin in UK<br>D) Person of Indian origin in Australia<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Pakistani citizen<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Persons from <strong>Pakistan and Bangladesh<\/strong> are excluded from OCI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. Which Article gave Parliament the power to make law on citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 9<br>C) Article 11<br>D) Article 10<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 11<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 11<\/strong> empowered Parliament to legislate on matters of citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. The Citizenship Act was enacted in\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1947<br>B) 1949<br>C) 1950<br>D) 1955<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) 1955<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Citizenship Act, 1955<\/strong> governs acquisition and loss of citizenship after Constitution\u2019s commencement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) By birth<br>B) By marriage<br>C) By descent<br>D) By registration<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) By marriage<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship is not directly by marriage, but by <strong>registration<\/strong> after marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. A foreigner can acquire Indian citizenship through\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Naturalization<br>B) Marriage only<br>C) Voting rights<br>D) Migration only<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Naturalization<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A foreigner fulfilling residency and other conditions can acquire citizenship by <strong>naturalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. The concept of \u201cCitizenship by Incorporation of Territory\u201d was applied when\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Goa was liberated<br>B) Sikkim joined India<br>C) Puducherry was merged<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> When new territories join India, their residents become Indian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. Which Amendment merged PIO (Person of Indian Origin) with OCI?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2005<br>B) 2009<br>C) 2015<br>D) 2019<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 2015<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015 merged <strong>PIO with OCI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 provides citizenship to migrants from\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan<br>B) Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar<br>C) Sri Lanka, Maldives, China<br>D) All South Asian nations<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> CAA 2019 fast-tracks citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians from these 3 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. The minimum residence period in India for citizenship by naturalization (after CAA 2019) is\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 11 years<br>B) 10 years<br>C) 6 years<br>D) 5 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 6 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> CAA 2019 reduced the residence requirement from 11 to <strong>6 years<\/strong> for specified communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. Which Schedule of the Constitution originally contained citizenship forms?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) First Schedule<br>B) Second Schedule<br>C) Third Schedule<br>D) None<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Third Schedule<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Third Schedule<\/strong> originally contained citizenship forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">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?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 7<br>D) Article 8<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Article 5<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 5<\/strong> defines citizenship of persons domiciled in India at the commencement of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. Persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947 but returned later to India could be citizens under\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 7<br>D) Article 10<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 7<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 7<\/strong> deals with rights of persons who migrated to Pakistan but returned under a permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. Citizenship by descent means\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Born in India<br>B) Foreign-born but parents are Indians<br>C) Granted by registration<br>D) By naturalization<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Foreign-born but parents are Indians<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship by <strong>descent<\/strong> is given to children born abroad to Indian parents, subject to conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. Before the 2004 Amendment, a child born in India to foreign parents could be\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Indian citizen automatically<br>B) Not a citizen<br>C) Citizen by naturalization<br>D) Citizen only if registered<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Indian citizen automatically<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Before 2004, <strong>birth in India<\/strong> itself was enough; later, stricter rules were introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. Citizenship by birth in India is governed by which Section of the Citizenship Act, 1955?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Section 2<br>B) Section 3<br>C) Section 4<br>D) Section 6<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Section 3<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Section 3<\/strong> deals with citizenship by birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. Who decides disputes relating to termination of Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) High Court<br>B) Supreme Court<br>C) President<br>D) Central Government<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Central Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Central Government<\/strong> decides such questions, as per the Citizenship Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. Which of the following can result in loss of Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Renunciation<br>B) Termination<br>C) Deprivation<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship can be lost by <strong>renunciation, termination, or deprivation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. Renunciation of citizenship is possible only for\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Minors<br>B) Adults above 18 years<br>C) Women only<br>D) None<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Adults above 18 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Any <strong>adult Indian citizen<\/strong> can voluntarily renounce citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. Termination of citizenship occurs when\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country<br>B) The President removes citizenship<br>C) Fundamental Rights are violated<br>D) Parliament passes a law<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) A citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This is called <strong>termination<\/strong> of citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. Deprivation of citizenship can be done if\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Citizenship obtained by fraud<br>B) Citizen shows disloyalty to Constitution<br>C) Citizen trades with enemy during war<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> These are grounds for <strong>deprivation of citizenship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. Which of the following countries allows dual citizenship unlike India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) USA<br>B) UK<br>C) Canada<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> India follows <strong>single citizenship<\/strong>, while many Western countries allow dual citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. A person who voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Can still retain Indian citizenship<br>B) Automatically loses Indian citizenship<br>C) Needs court approval to renounce<br>D) Can reapply anytime<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Automatically loses Indian citizenship<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under <strong>Article 9<\/strong>, dual citizenship is not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) enjoy\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Right to vote<br>B) Right to contest elections<br>C) Visa-free entry and stay in India<br>D) Eligibility for constitutional posts<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Visa-free entry and stay in India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> OCI gives facilities like multiple-entry lifelong visa but <strong>not political rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The Constitution (Article 5\u201311) provides citizenship only for\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Citizens by birth<br>B) Citizens by descent<br>C) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution<br>D) Citizenship by naturalization<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Future citizenship was left to <strong>Parliament<\/strong> under Article 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. Who is considered the final authority in matters of citizenship under the Citizenship Act?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) President of India<br>B) Chief Justice of India<br>C) Central Government<br>D) Election Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Central Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Disputes are resolved by the <strong>Central Government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. In which year was the PIO (Person of Indian Origin) scheme launched?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1995<br>B) 1999<br>C) 2002<br>D) 2005<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) 1999<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> PIO scheme was launched in <strong>1999<\/strong> and later merged with OCI in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. OCI card holders are entitled to\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Employment in government services<br>B) Voting rights in elections<br>C) Multiple-entry lifelong visa<br>D) Reservation benefits in India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Multiple-entry lifelong visa<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> They are allowed lifelong visa but <strong>no voting rights or govt jobs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. Which of the following is a ground for deprivation of citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fraud in registration<br>B) Disloyalty to Constitution<br>C) Residence outside India for 7 years continuously<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> All these are legal grounds for deprivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>44. The CAA 2019 reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from 11 years to\u2014<\/strong><br><\/mark>A) 10 years<br>B) 7 years<br>C) 6 years<br>D) 5 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 6 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> For Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians from 3 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. Which country\u2019s model influenced India\u2019s concept of single citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) USA<br>B) UK<br>C) France<br>D) Canada<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Borrowed from <strong>Britain<\/strong>, unlike the <strong>USA\u2019s dual system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. A citizen by naturalization must have resided in India for at least\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2 years<br>B) 5 years<br>C) 10 years<br>D) 12 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) 12 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Normally <strong>12 years<\/strong> residence required, except for special relaxations like CAA 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. Citizenship is mentioned in which List of the Seventh Schedule?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Union List<br>B) State List<br>C) Concurrent List<br>D) Residuary Subjects<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Union List<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship is under <strong>Union List<\/strong> \u2192 only Parliament can legislate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens, not foreigners?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equality before law (Article 14)<br>B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)<br>C) Right to life (Article 21)<br>D) Freedom of religion (Article 25)<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Certain rights under <strong>Article 19<\/strong> are available only to Indian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. Which of the following groups is excluded from the CAA 2019 benefits?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hindus from Bangladesh<br>B) Buddhists from Afghanistan<br>C) Christians from Pakistan<br>D) Muslims from Bangladesh<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Muslims from Bangladesh<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Act excludes Muslims and applies only to 6 religious minorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. Indian citizenship can be acquired by incorporation of territory when\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A foreign state joins India<br>B) A new Union Territory is created<br>C) State boundaries are redrawn<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) A foreign state joins India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Example: <strong>Sikkim joined India in 1975<\/strong>, making residents Indian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Under the Constitution, who decides questions regarding the acquisition or termination of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) President of India<br>B) Supreme Court<br>C) Central Government<br>D) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Central Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Central Government<\/strong> has the authority under the Citizenship Act, 1955.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the prohibition of dual citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 6<br>B) Article 7<br>C) Article 9<br>D) Article 11<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 9<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 9 prohibits <strong>dual citizenship<\/strong> by denying Indian citizenship to those acquiring foreign citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. Who grants citizenship by registration in India?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) President<br>B) Central Government<br>C) State Government<br>D) Election Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Central Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship by <strong>registration<\/strong> is granted by the <strong>Central Government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. Which of the following is NOT a ground for deprivation of Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Obtained citizenship by fraud<br>B) Residing abroad for 5 years<br>C) Disloyalty to Constitution<br>D) Trading with enemy during war<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Residing abroad for 5 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Only residence abroad for <strong>7 years<\/strong> is considered a ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. What is the minimum period of stay required in India for citizenship by registration for a person of Indian origin?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1 year<br>B) 5 years<br>C) 7 years<br>D) 12 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) 5 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship by registration requires <strong>5 years<\/strong> residence in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. Which Article deals with the continuance of rights of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 7<br>B) Article 8<br>C) Article 9<br>D) Article 10<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Article 10<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 10<\/strong> ensures continuance until Parliament decides otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. A person voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship automatically loses Indian citizenship under\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 7<br>B) Article 8<br>C) Article 9<br>D) Article 11<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 9<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 9<\/strong> directly terminates Indian citizenship in such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended how many times till 2019?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 3 times<br>B) 5 times<br>C) 6 times<br>D) 7 times<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) 7 times<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Act was amended in <strong>1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015, and 2019<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. Which amendment introduced the concept of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2003<br>B) 2005<br>C) 2015<br>D) 2019<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) 2005<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> OCI was introduced by the <strong>2005 amendment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. Which amendment merged the PIO and OCI schemes?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2005<br>B) 2009<br>C) 2015<br>D) 2019<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 2015<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>2015 amendment<\/strong> merged the two schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. Which community was NOT included in the CAA 2019 beneficiaries?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hindus<br>B) Sikhs<br>C) Muslims<br>D) Parsis<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Muslims<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Muslims were excluded from the <strong>CAA 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. What is the key feature of OCI status?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Right to vote in elections<br>B) Right to hold constitutional posts<br>C) Lifelong visa for India<br>D) Reservation benefits<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Lifelong visa for India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> OCI cardholders get visa-free lifelong entry to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Which document is required by Indians abroad to register under Article 8 for citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Voter ID<br>B) Passport<br>C) Consular registration<br>D) Aadhar Card<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Consular registration<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Registration at the <strong>Indian consulate<\/strong> is required under <strong>Article 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. Which Article empowers Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 7<br>C) Article 9<br>D) Article 11<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Article 11<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 11<\/strong> gives Parliament legislative power over citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. Who frames the rules for the Citizenship Act?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Supreme Court<br>B) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>C) State Governments<br>D) President of India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Ministry of Home Affairs<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>MHA<\/strong> administers and frames rules under the Citizenship Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. Which of the following is NOT available to OCI card holders?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Multiple entry visa<br>B) Voting rights<br>C) Work in private sector<br>D) Purchase of property<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Voting rights<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> OCI holders cannot vote or hold constitutional posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, citizenship can be acquired by\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Birth<br>B) Descent<br>C) Naturalization<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> There are <strong>five methods<\/strong> including incorporation of territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. Citizenship by naturalization requires a residence in India for\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 6 years<br>B) 7 years<br>C) 10 years<br>D) 12 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) 12 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Normally 12 years residence is needed (reduced to 6 under CAA 2019 for specific communities).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. Which of the following is an example of citizenship by incorporation of territory?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Merger of Goa in 1961<br>B) Integration of Sikkim in 1975<br>C) Puducherry\u2019s union with India<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> All these territories were incorporated into India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. Citizenship by birth after 2004 is given only if\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Either parent is an Indian citizen<br>B) Both parents are foreigners<br>C) Parents are illegal migrants<br>D) Both parents are diplomats<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Either parent is an Indian citizen<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Post-2004, <strong>at least one parent must be Indian<\/strong>, and the other should not be an illegal migrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. Which Act governs the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship after 1950?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Indian Penal Code, 1860<br>B) Representation of People Act, 1951<br>C) Citizenship Act, 1955<br>D) Constitution directly<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Citizenship Act, 1955<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Governs rules after commencement of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. Which one is NOT a method of losing Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Renunciation<br>B) Termination<br>C) Deportation<br>D) Deprivation<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Deportation<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Deportation is expulsion, not loss of <strong>citizenship under law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. Which Fundamental Right is exclusively for Indian citizens?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Right to equality (Article 14)<br>B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)<br>C) Right to life (Article 21)<br>D) Right to freedom of religion (Article 25)<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Freedom of speech (Article 19)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Only citizens enjoy Article 19 freedoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. Who among the following cannot acquire OCI status?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Person of Indian origin in USA<br>B) Person of Indian origin in UK<br>C) Citizen of Pakistan<br>D) Citizen of Canada of Indian origin<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Citizen of Pakistan<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizens of <strong>Pakistan and Bangladesh<\/strong> are ineligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. Which document is proof of Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Voter ID Card<br>B) Passport<br>C) Aadhar Card<br>D) PAN Card<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Passport<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Indian Passport<\/strong> is the legal proof of Indian citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. Which Article of the Constitution provided citizenship to migrants from Pakistan before 19 July 1948?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 7<br>D) Article 8<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Article 6<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 6<\/strong> deals with rights of migrants from Pakistan before 19 July 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. Which of the following Articles deals with citizenship of Indians residing abroad?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 8<br>D) Article 10<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 8<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 8 provides for Indians living abroad to acquire citizenship by registration at Indian consulates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. Which year marked the commencement of the Indian Constitution and initial citizenship provisions?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1947<br>B) 1949<br>C) 1950<br>D) 1952<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 1950<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Constitution commenced on <strong>26 January 1950<\/strong>, defining initial citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. Which of the following is NOT mentioned under Articles 5\u201311?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Citizenship by birth<br>B) Citizenship of persons domiciled in India<br>C) Citizenship of migrants from Pakistan<br>D) Citizenship of Indians abroad<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Citizenship by birth<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship by birth is defined later in the <strong>Citizenship Act, 1955<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. What is the minimum age required for renunciation of Indian citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 15 years<br>B) 16 years<br>C) 18 years<br>D) 21 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 18 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Any citizen <strong>18 years or above<\/strong> may renounce citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. The Citizenship Act, 1955 applies to which of the following?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Acquisition of citizenship<br>B) Loss of citizenship<br>C) Matters of OCI<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Act covers <strong>acquisition, termination, and OCI<\/strong> provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. Indian Constitution provides for\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dual citizenship like the USA<br>B) Single citizenship like the UK<br>C) Global citizenship<br>D) No concept of citizenship<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Single citizenship like the UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> India has only <strong>one citizenship<\/strong> at the national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. Citizenship by incorporation of territory was granted to residents of\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Goa (1961)<br>B) Puducherry (1962)<br>C) Sikkim (1975)<br>D) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Residents automatically became Indian citizens when these territories merged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. Citizenship by descent is applicable to\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Persons born in India<br>B) Persons born abroad to Indian parents<br>C) Refugees only<br>D) None<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Persons born abroad to Indian parents<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Citizenship by <strong>descent<\/strong> covers Indians born outside India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. A person who acquires Indian citizenship by naturalization is\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A natural-born citizen<br>B) An honorary citizen<br>C) A full citizen of India<br>D) A partial citizen<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) A full citizen of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Naturalization grants <strong>full Indian citizenship<\/strong> with equal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. Which one of the following is NOT a ground for deprivation of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fraud<br>B) Disloyalty to Constitution<br>C) Stay abroad for 2 years<br>D) Trade with enemy during war<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Stay abroad for 2 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The law specifies <strong>7 years<\/strong> continuous stay abroad, not 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. The 2003 Citizenship Amendment introduced\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) OCI scheme<br>B) NRC (National Register of Citizens) provision<br>C) Dual citizenship<br>D) Voting rights for NRIs<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) NRC (National Register of Citizens) provision<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>2003 amendment<\/strong> introduced NRC and rules for illegal migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. The authority to grant Indian citizenship by naturalization is\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) State Government<br>B) Parliament<br>C) President<br>D) Central Government<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Central Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Naturalization is processed by the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. A person registered as OCI is\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A citizen of India<br>B) Not a citizen but entitled to certain rights<br>C) Automatically a voter in India<br>D) Eligible for constitutional posts<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Not a citizen but entitled to certain rights<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> OCI is <strong>not citizenship<\/strong>, but a special status with limited benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. Which religious groups are covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians<br>B) Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus<br>C) Jews, Christians, Muslims<br>D) All communities equally<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> CAA applies to 6 communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. Under CAA 2019, the residence requirement for naturalization was reduced from 11 years to\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 10 years<br>B) 7 years<br>C) 6 years<br>D) 5 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) 6 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> For specified religious communities, reduced to <strong>6 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. Indian citizenship can be acquired by marriage\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Automatically on marriage<br>B) Through registration after conditions<br>C) By consent of state government<br>D) Not possible<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Through registration after conditions<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Marriage itself doesn\u2019t grant citizenship; registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. Which Article empowers Parliament to make any provision regarding citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 9<br>B) Article 10<br>C) Article 11<br>D) Article 5<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 11<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Article 11<\/strong> gives wide power to Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. Which of the following is a valid ground for termination of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Renouncing Fundamental Rights<br>B) Acquiring foreign citizenship<br>C) Residing abroad without visa<br>D) Losing passport<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Acquiring foreign citizenship<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Acquiring foreign nationality results in <strong>termination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Right to Equality (Article 14)<br>B) Freedom of Religion (Article 25)<br>C) Protection in Respect of Conviction (Article 20)<br>D) Right to form associations (Article 19(1)(c))<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D) Right to form associations (Article 19(1)(c))<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 19 rights are exclusive to citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. An Indian citizen loses citizenship if\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) He voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship<br>B) He commits a crime abroad<br>C) He loses passport abroad<br>D) He fails to vote in elections<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A) He voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Dual citizenship is prohibited by <strong>Article 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. Which Indian territory\u2019s citizens became Indian citizens through incorporation in 1975?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Goa<br>B) Puducherry<br>C) Sikkim<br>D) Daman and Diu<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Sikkim<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In <strong>1975<\/strong>, Sikkim became part of India and its people Indian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. Which Article continues citizenship rights until Parliament makes a law?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 5<br>B) Article 6<br>C) Article 10<br>D) Article 11<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Article 10<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 10 ensures <strong>continuity of citizenship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. Which schedule originally contained forms of oath of citizenship?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) First<br>B) Second<br>C) Third<br>D) Fifth<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C) Third<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Third Schedule<\/strong> contained forms relating to citizenship and oath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. The power to grant and regulate citizenship in India ultimately rests with\u2014<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) President of India<br>B) Parliament of India<br>C) Supreme Court of India<br>D) State Legislatures<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B) Parliament of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under <strong>Article 11<\/strong>, Parliament has final power to regulate citizenship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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