Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship: RAS Prelims MCQs
100 RAS Prelims MCQs on the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble and citizenship cover the Constituent Assembly, its members and committees, the sources from which features were borrowed, the Preamble’s words and the rules of citizenship. The explanations give dates, names and countries so that each fact can be placed quickly.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q91. Consider the following methods by which Indian citizenship can be lost under the Citizenship Act, 1955: I. Renunciation II. Termination III. Deprivation Which of the above combination of methods is correct?
Explanation
The Citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes three methods by which an Indian citizen can lose their citizenship: renunciation, termination, and deprivation. Renunciation is a voluntary act. Termination occurs automatically when a person acquires another country’s citizenship. Deprivation is a compulsory termination of citizenship by the Central government on specific grounds such as fraud, showing disloyalty to the Constitution, or enemy communication.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q92. Deprivation of Indian citizenship is a compulsory termination by the Central government. Which of the following is not a valid ground for such deprivation?
Explanation
Voluntarily migrating for employment is not a ground for ‘deprivation’ by the government. Deprivation is reserved for serious acts like obtaining citizenship through fraud, showing disloyalty to the Constitution, or helping an enemy during war. However, if a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country while abroad, their Indian citizenship would be ‘terminated’ automatically, which is distinct from being ‘deprived’.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q93. A citizen of India, who acquired citizenship by naturalization, can be deprived of it if they have been sentenced to imprisonment in any country for a continuous period of at least:
Explanation
A person who has become an Indian citizen by naturalisation or registration can be deprived of their citizenship by the Central government if, within five years after such registration or naturalisation, they have been sentenced to imprisonment in any country for a period of not less than two years. This provision ensures that only individuals of good character are allowed to retain their granted citizenship.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q94. Given below are two statements regarding the termination of citizenship: Statement I: When an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, his Indian citizenship automatically terminates. Statement II: This provision of automatic termination applies equally during times when India is engaged in a war. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
While it is true that Indian citizenship automatically terminates if a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, this provision of automatic termination is specifically suspended during a war in which India is engaged. This is to prevent individuals from avoiding their national obligations or potentially engaging in harmful activities during a national crisis by switching their citizenship to another nation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q95. Identify the correct statement regarding the renunciation of Indian citizenship:
Explanation
When an adult Indian citizen renounces their citizenship, every minor child of that person also ceases to be a citizen of India. However, the law provides a safeguard for these children: within one year after attaining the age of 18, such a person may make a declaration that they wish to resume Indian citizenship, thereby regaining their status as a citizen.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q96. Consider the following provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019: I. It applies to migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. II. It grants citizenship to persecuted religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. III. The cut-off date for entry into India to be eligible is December 31, 2014. IV. It exempts the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura as included in the Sixth Schedule. V. The act reduces the period of naturalisation from 11 years to 5 years for these specific communities. Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, aims to help persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It sets a cut-off date of December 31, 2014, for entry. It exempts Sixth Schedule tribal areas and Inner Line Permit areas. Furthermore, it significantly reduces the residency requirement for naturalisation from 11 years down to 5 years for these specific groups.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q97. Which of the following options represents the correct sequence of countries and religions as specified for exemption under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019?
Explanation
The CAA 2019 specifically identifies three neighboring countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It provides benefits to illegal migrants belonging to six religious minority communities from these countries: Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. The Act excludes other neighboring countries like Sri Lanka or Myanmar and does not include the majority religious community of the three specified countries.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q98. Consider the following geographical areas in India: I. Tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram or Tripura included in the Sixth Schedule. II. Areas notified under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. III. Coastal districts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the above combination of areas are explicitly exempted from the provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019?
Explanation
The provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, do not apply to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura which are included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Additionally, the Act exempts areas that are notified under the ‘Inner Line Permit’ regime. This was done to protect the unique cultural and social identity of the indigenous populations.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q99. According to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, illegal migrants belonging to the specified six minority communities from the three specified countries will not be treated as illegal migrants if they entered India on or before:
Explanation
To be eligible for the benefits provided by the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, individuals from the specified minority communities and countries must have entered India on or before December 31, 2014. Those who meet this criteria and have been living in India since their entry are no longer treated as "illegal migrants" and are eligible to apply for Indian citizenship fast-track.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q100. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019?
Explanation
The primary objective of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, is to provide a legal path to Indian citizenship for religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who fled their home countries due to religious persecution. By amending the definition of "illegal migrant" for these specific groups, the Act enables them to seek naturalisation and integrate into Indian society more easily.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
91
(d) I, II and III
92
(b) The citizen has voluntarily migrated to another country for employment.
93
(b) Two years, within five years of naturalization.
94
(a) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
95
(a) Minor children of a person renouncing citizenship lose Indian citizenship.
(d) Grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from three specific countries.
Key facts from Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
M. N. Roy first put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly; the Cabinet Mission Plan rejected two constituent assemblies.
Members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen in 1946 by single transferable vote proportional representation; its first meeting was on 9 December 1946.
The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947, and Dr B. R. Ambedkar introduced the final draft on 4 November 1948.
Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indian community in the Assembly.
The Concurrent List was borrowed from Australia; the federal structure with a strong centre follows Canada.
Liberty of occupation is not named in the Preamble.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship?
This page has 100 practice MCQs on Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When did the Constituent Assembly first meet?
On 9 December 1946. The Assembly had been elected in July-August 1946 by the members of the provincial legislatures through single transferable vote, and it later took nearly three years to complete the Constitution.
Who introduced the final draft of the Constitution?
Dr B. R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, introduced it in the Constituent Assembly on 4 November 1948. The Drafting Committee itself had been constituted on 29 August 1947.
From which country was the Concurrent List borrowed?
From Australia. The Constitution takes the idea of a list of subjects shared between the Union and the States from the Australian model, while the strong-centre federal scheme follows Canada.
