Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following statements regarding citizenship in India is/are correct?
- 1. India does not allow dual citizenship
- 2. The Indian Citizenship Act was enacted in 1958
- 3. To date the Indian Citizenship Act has been amended several times
- 4. The citizenship provisions came into force on 26 November 1949
A1 and 3
B1 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D1, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4 — Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
★India does not allow full dual citizenship, offering only the OCI status instead.
★The Indian Citizenship Act has been amended several times since its enactment.
★The citizenship provisions of the Constitution came into force on 26 November 1949.
★Statement 2 is wrong, because the Citizenship Act was enacted in 1955, not 1958.
★Articles 5 to 11 deal with citizenship and came into force with the adoption of the Constitution.
★So only the year 1958 for the Citizenship Act is incorrect.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in