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Examine the following statements and decide which is not true in case of a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship _______________.

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  1. The Central Government is vested with exclusive jurisdiction to determine question of citizenship

  2. The State Government has no jurisdiction to determine question of citizenship

  3. The Court has jurisdiction to determine question of citizenship

  4. The State can determine the question when this function is delegated to it by the Central Government

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The authority to determine the question related to the acquisition and termination of the citizenship vests with the Parliament. The courts cannot determine the question of citizenship.

Which of the following rights is/are being conferred on the citizens of India?

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  1. Right against discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article15)

  2. Right to equality of opportunity in the matter of public employment (Article 16)

  3. Right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence and profession (Article 19)

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution of India explicitly confers some fundamental rights to the citizens of India exclusively. The right under article 15 i.e. Right against discrimination, article 16 - the right to equality of opportunity in matters of employment and six freedoms under article 19 are guaranteed only to citizens of India.

A person born outside India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 10th December 1992 is a citizen of India by descent, if his father was a citizen of India at the time of his birth.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Indian Citizenship law provides for citizenship on the basis of Birth, descent, registration, and naturalisation. 
Persons born outside India on or after 26 January 1950 but before 10 December 1992 are citizens of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India at the time of their birth. (By Descent)
A person born in India on or after 1 July 1987 is a citizen of India if either parent was a citizen of India at the time of the birth. (By Birth) .

Only that person is qualified to be the Governor of the State who is citizen of India and __________________.

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  1. who has completed the age of 35 years

  2. who does not hold any office of profit

  3. who is not member of any House of Parliament or State Legislature

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor is the titular head of the state government, appointment by the Central government. Just like the President, the Governor’s role is mostly symbolic unless discretion is involved in which the Governor is not supposed to consult the state government. Article 157 lays down only two qualifications for the post of Governor.

A person to be eligible to the post of Governor should be:

  • A citizen of India
  • Should have completed 35 years of age

Additionally, certain conventions have developed over time that a person appointed as Governor of a state should not belong to that state to influence or be influenced by the local politics. Furthermore, he should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature, and he should not hold any other office of profit. 

What kinds of symbols are chosen as national symbols?

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  1. A nation uses the symbols which are endemic to its geography as its national symbols.

  2. A nation uses the symbols which reflect its culture and heritage as its national symbols.

  3. A nation uses the symbols which exude power as its national symbols.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National symbols represents the country's image, background and pride. National animal of India is tiger which is a symbol of power and fierceness. National song is "Vande Mataram" that depicts the struggle, inspiration and love for the Nation during Freedom struggle.

What is the ratio in which the length and breadth of the Indian national supposed to be?

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  1. 3:2

  2. 2:3

  3. 5:4

  4. 4:5

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National flag of India "Tiranga" i.e. having three colours in a rectangular shape. Saffron in the top, White with Navy blue wheel having 24 spokes in Center and green in the bottom. Its length and breadth are in the ratio of 3:2. The three coloured stripes are in equal proportion. The cloth of the flag can be either cotton or silk. In addition, it should be hand woven. Its thread should have been handspun. 

What does the wheel at the centre of the white colour in the national flag of India signify?

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  1. Constant movement and progress.

  2. Justice.

  3. Truth, peace and purity.

  4. Continually evolving history of India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The wheels with 24 spokes in the center denotes motion. It is the symbol of forwardness, constant progress and no stagnation. It represent that we should keep moving towards betterment and towards great achievement to make nation great and proud.

When was the Jana Gana Mana adopted as the national anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly ?

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  1. 15th August 1947

  2. 26th January 1950

  3. 24th January 1950

  4. 26th January 1932

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Anthem of India "Jana Gana Mana" was originally composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem and national songon January 24, 1950. It was first sung in Calcutta session on Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911.

How many stanzas are of the song 'Jana Gana Mana' written by Rabindranath Tagore were adopted by the constituent assembly as the national anthem of India?

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  1. One

  2. Three

  3. Five

  4. Two

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first stanza out of five stanzas of the song Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata ( Jana Gana Mana in Hindi)  was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the National Anthem on 24 January 1950. it was originally written by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali.

What is the significance of national integration?

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  1. National integration prominently encourages in achieving national unity, brotherhood and equality.

  2. National integration is necessary to create unity among the people.

  3. National integration is necessary to create the feeling of oneness to achieve the self vested interest.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:


National integration is a feeling of unity and brotherhood among the citizen of the Country. India is a vast and diverse Nation. In its identity it consists of different castes, religions, communities, cultures etc. The factors which lead to National integration are :
1) Historical Factors : The people of India had fought as one to gain Independence and struggled together to achieve the betterment. This lead to sense of unity among people.
2) Geographical Factors - India has variety of Geographical features with Himalayas in the North, Indian Ocean in the South etc. which promotes interaction among the people of the Nation.
3) Cultural Factors - India harbours variety of cultures but it can be said to be the Nation of the total sum of different cultures. The different cultures co exist and learn about each other which promote brotherhood.
Indian Constitution - The constitution of India guarantees equal rights of all people and abolishes privileges to any one. This plays a major role in uniting people by providing equal footings to all.