Q1. Which of the following categories of people were made citizens under the Assam Accord (1985) immediately without waiting for a registration process?
- Those who came to Assam after March 25, 1971
- Those who came before January 1, 1966
- Those who came between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971
- None of the above
Correct Option: 2. Those who came before January 1, 1966.
Explanation: These individuals were deemed citizens immediately under the provisions of the Assam Accord.
Q2. A person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of another country loses Indian citizenship under which method of loss?
- Termination
- Deprivation
- Cancellation
- Renunciation
Correct Option: 1. Termination.
Explanation: Indian citizenship terminates automatically when a citizen voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship, except during wartime.
Q3. Which of the following is not a requirement for citizenship by naturalisation?
- Good character
- Adequate knowledge of any Indian language
- Being born in India
- Intention to reside in India
Correct Option: 3. Being born in India.
Explanation: Birth in India is not required for naturalisation. It is one of the criteria for citizenship by birth, not by naturalisation.
Q4. A person born outside India after December 3, 2004 can acquire Indian citizenship by descent only if:
- His birth is registered at an Indian consulate within one year
- Both parents are citizens of India
- He resides in India for 5 years
- He owns property in India
Correct Option: 1. His birth is registered at an Indian consulate within one year.
Explanation: Registration of the birth at an Indian consulate within one year is mandatory for acquiring citizenship by descent after this date.
Q5. Under what condition can the Central Government deprive someone of Indian citizenship?
- If the person is below 18
- If the person votes in another country’s election
- If citizenship was acquired by fraud
- If the person is a dual citizen
Correct Option: 3. If citizenship was acquired by fraud.
Explanation: Citizenship can be compulsorily terminated if it was obtained through fraudulent means or if the person shows disloyalty to the Constitution.