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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 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.

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.

What does the colour green in the national flag of India symbolise?

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  1. Selflessness and sacrifice.

  2. Faith, fertility and prosperity.

  3. Truth, peace and purity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The green colour in the national flag shows faith, fertility and prosperity. it represents our relation to the soil and to the plant life which sustains other lives. It is a symbol of abundant agriculture and industry. It ensures livelihood and survival.

Which of the following is not a rule to be followed while handling the national flag of India?

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  1. While hoisting the flag, the saffron colour should be displayed at the top.

  2. Should not hoist any other flag to the height of the national flag.

  3. Should hoist the flag to half of its height during national mourning.

  4. While walking, the flag to be held at a 45 degree incline.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The national flag is the symbol of representation for a nation. One must learn to respect the national flag and the etiquette to be followed while handling national flag. 

Rules of the National flag:
  • The flag should not be dirty or torn.
  • While hoisting, the saffron colour should be displayed at the top.
  • Should not hoist any other flag to the height of the national flag.
  • Should be raised till the tip of the pole and hoisted.
  • Always flag should be hoisted after sunrise and remove the flag before sunset and keep it folded.
  • Should hoist the flag to half of its height during national mourning.
  • While walking, the flag to be held in right hand.
  • The Flag should not touch the ground at any moment.

What are the factors hindering national integration in India? 

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  1. Castesim, communalism and regionalism.

  2. Castesim, communalism and vegetarianism.

  3. Regionalism, communalism and spiritualism

  4. Spiritualism, vegetarianism and communalism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is a diverse Country and contains several communities, castes, religions, etc. The factors which are affecting national integration or unity in India are:
1) Casteism - The structure of society divided on caste has ruined the feeling of developing unity among people.
2) Communalism - society is divided into communities based on religion and conflicts among them cause riots and disturbance.
3) Linguistic differences -There are over 1652 languages spoken all over the India. People try to establish supremacy of their language over other which cause clashes and conflicts.
4) Regionalism - Regionalism restricts people to think of a nation as whole. They work for promoting the interest of the particular region they belong and compete with other regions.
Economic Inequalities - The financial status of some People in India differ from others. The rich becoming richer and poor becoming poorer causing gap among people to integrate as one.

Which of the following would raise question marks on the issue of national unity and integrity?

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  1. Use religion for political purposes

  2. The partisan role of government

  3. Mass movements

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is a secular nation i.e., the state remains neutral in matters concerning religions or equal treatment of all religion by the state without favouring one or discriminating other. The political process in India has emanated from the social environment. In modern India, religion has become a major factor for setting up of identity-based politics which possess a threat to the secular fabric of nation while division in the name of religion puts the unity of India at stake.