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Questions Related to citizens and citizenship

State whether each of these sentences is true (T) or false (F).
All Indians share the national anthem.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is a democratic country which provides single citizenship to all Indians. All people living in India are known as Indians. There is only one National Anthem (Jan Gan Man....) which is shared by all Indian.

Like India, other countries also have single National Anthem which is sung by all the people of that country.

A citizen should not discharge his duties fixed by the nation.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fundamental duties are moral obligations placed on the citiens. Though they are not enforceable, a citizen must consider it his responsibility towards the nation and fulfill these duties out of his own will. Some of the duties are as below:

1. Abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions
2. Value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
3. Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?

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  1. Parliament

  2. State Legislatures

  3. President

  4. Attorney General

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is for the Parliament, which is the legislative body to prescribe conditions while conferring citizenship. Indian Constitution vests the Parliament with the power of framing legislative policy on citizenship.

How does a citizen of India lose his citizenship by means of Deprivation?

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  1. When he secures the citizenship of another country.

  2. When he voluntarily renounces the citizenship of India by declaration through an application.

  3. When he engages in anti-national activities.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution deals with citizenship. A person who is citizen of India owes allegiance to the Constitution and government of India. Citizenship stands terminated if a person does any act which puts the security of nation at stake, or is against functioning of the state machinery.