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Citizenship - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, CLAT PG Constitutional


MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Citizenship (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for CLAT PG Constitutional Law with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Citizenship". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of CLAT PG 2026, to help you master the concept.

Test Highlights:

  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 25 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Citizenship - Question 1
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Under Article 5 of the Constitution, a person was a citizen at the commencement of the Constitution if he:

Detailed Solution: Question 1

Article 5 required domicile in India plus any one of the following:
born in India,
either parent born in India, or
ordinary residence for at least five years before 26 January 1950.

Test: Citizenship - Question 2
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Article 6 of the Constitution primarily dealt with citizenship of persons who:

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Article 6 addressed persons migrating from Pakistan to India, laying conditions for acquiring citizenship depending on the date of migration and registration.

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Test: Citizenship - Question 3
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The power of Parliament to regulate citizenship is derived from:

Detailed Solution: Question 3

Article 11 grants Parliament the authority to enact laws relating to acquisition, termination, and all other matters of citizenship.

Test: Citizenship - Question 4
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The Citizenship Act, 1955 originally provided how many modes of acquiring Indian citizenship?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

The Act listed five modes of acquiring citizenship: by birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, and incorporation of territory.

Test: Citizenship - Question 5
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding citizenship under Part II of the Constitution?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Part II deals only with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. Future citizenship matters are left to Parliament under Article 11.

Test: Citizenship - Question 6
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 restricted citizenship by birth to children born on or after 3 December 2004 if:

Detailed Solution: Question 6

After the 2003 amendment, a child born in India on or after 3 December 2004 acquires citizenship only if one parent is an Indian citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant.

Test: Citizenship - Question 7
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Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) was introduced by:

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The 2003 Amendment inserted Section 7A, creating the OCI scheme for eligible Persons of Indian Origin.

Test: Citizenship - Question 8
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OCI cardholders are entitled to:

Detailed Solution: Question 8

OCI grants a lifelong visa and NRI-level parity in many sectors, but does not confer political rights or dual citizenship.

Test: Citizenship - Question 9
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Under which section can the Central Government cancel an OCI registration certificate?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

Section 7D lists grounds for cancellation, such as fraud, disaffection towards the Constitution, or imprisonment of two years or more.

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The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 is significant because it:

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The 2003 amendment restructured the citizenship framework by redefining citizenship by birth, introducing “illegal migrant,” and creating OCI.

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