Citizenship Laws in India

1. Which of the following are the conditions for acquiring Indian Citizenship?

  1. By Descent, and Marriage to an Indian citizen
  2. By Birth, by Descent, by Registration, and by Naturalization
  3. By Owning property in India
  4. Employment in India
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Answer: Option B. By Birth, by Descent, by Registration, and by Naturalization

2. How many years must a person of Indian origin reside in India before applying for citizenship by registration?

  1. 5 years
  2. 7 years
  3. 10 years
  4. 12 years
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Answer: Option B. 7 years

3. In which year the Indian Parliament passed the Citizenship Act?

  1. 1971
  2. 1947
  3. 1960
  4. 1955
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Answer: Option D. 1955

4. Which Article deals with the citizenship rights of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India?

  1. Article 5
  2. Article 8
  3. Article 10
  4. Article 15
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Answer: Option B. Article 8

5. From which country did India adopt the concept of Single Citizenship?

  1. United Kingdom
  2. USA
  3. Canada
  4. France
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Answer: Option A. United Kingdom