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.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q81. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution provides for only a single citizenship, that is, the Indian citizenship. Reason (R): Article 9 states that no person shall be a citizen of India if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state.
Explanation
India maintains a system of single citizenship to promote national unity. The Constitution does not recognize dual citizenship. Article 9 reinforces this by stating that anyone who voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship automatically loses their Indian citizenship. This ensures that an Indian citizen owes allegiance only to the Union of India, unlike federal systems like the United States where dual citizenship exists.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q82. Which of the following articles does not directly deal with the determination of citizenship status at the commencement of the Constitution?
Explanation
While Articles 5, 6, 7, and 8 specify the different categories of persons who were deemed citizens at the commencement of the Constitution, Article 11 does not determine anyone’s status. Instead, it empowers the Parliament to enact laws for the future acquisition and termination of citizenship. Thus, Article 11 is a source of legislative power rather than a provision defining initial citizenship status.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q83. A person who migrated to Pakistan from India after March 1, 1947, but later returned to India for resettlement under a permit. Under which Article could they be deemed to be a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution?
Explanation
Article 7 of the Constitution addresses the complex situation of persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, but later returned to India for resettlement under a valid permit. Such persons could be deemed citizens of India at the commencement if they had resided in India for at least six months following their return and submitted an application for registration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q84. Identify the correct statement regarding ‘domicile’ in the context of Article 5:
Explanation
Under Article 5, ‘domicile’ is a crucial requirement for citizenship. It consists of two essential elements: actual residence in a place and the intention to remain there permanently or indefinitely. Mere temporary presence, such as for study or travel, does not constitute domicile. A person can have multiple residences but, under the law, they can only have one domicile at any given time.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q85. Consider the following modes of acquiring citizenship: I. By Birth II. By Descent III. By Registration IV. By Naturalisation Which of the above combination of modes is provided under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
Explanation
The Citizenship Act of 1955 provides for five different ways of acquiring Indian citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution. These include citizenship by birth, citizenship by descent, citizenship by registration, citizenship by naturalisation, and citizenship by incorporation of territory. Each mode has specific legal requirements and procedures that must be followed as prescribed by the central government and the Act.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q86. Acquisition of citizenship ‘by descent’ under the Citizenship Act, 1955 applies primarily to a person who is:
Explanation
Citizenship by descent is the mode through which a person born outside the territory of India can acquire Indian citizenship based on their parentage. For instance, a person born outside India on or after January 26, 1950, is a citizen by descent if their father (or later, either parent) was a citizen of India at the time of birth, subject to registration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q87. Given below are two statements regarding the modes of acquiring citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955: Statement I: Registration is a mode primarily available to persons of Indian origin who are ordinarily resident in India. Statement II: Naturalisation is a mode of acquiring citizenship available to foreigners who are not of Indian origin, subject to certain conditions. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
Registration is a pathway typically used by persons of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens, or minor children of citizens who are already resident in India for a certain period. Naturalisation, however, is the process by which a foreigner who is not of Indian origin and is not an illegal migrant can apply for citizenship after meeting specific criteria, including long residency.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q88. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Mode of Acquisition
Specific Condition
A. By Birth
i. Requires the applicant to take an oath of allegiance and renounce previous citizenship.
B. By Registration
ii. Applies to a person married to a citizen of India and ordinarily resident for 7 years.
C. By Naturalisation
iii. Central Government specifies the persons who shall be citizens by notification.
D. By Incorporation of Territory
iv. Depends on the date of birth within the territory of India and the citizenship status of parents.
Explanation
Citizenship by birth depends on being born in India and the citizenship status of parents. Registration applies to those married to Indian citizens after seven years of residence. Naturalisation requires an oath of allegiance and renouncing foreign citizenship. In cases of incorporation of territory, the Central Government issues a notification specifying the residents who shall become citizens of India from a notified date.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q89. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the acquisition of citizenship by incorporation of territory?
Explanation
If a foreign territory becomes a part of India, the Government of India specifies the persons of that territory who shall be the citizens of India. Such persons become the citizens of India from the notified date. For example, when Pondicherry became a part of India, the Government issued the Citizenship (Pondicherry) Order, 1962, under the Citizenship Act, 1955, to grant citizenship.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q90. A child is born in India in 2010. The father is a foreign diplomat stationed in New Delhi and the mother is an Indian citizen. Will the child acquire Indian citizenship by birth under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
Explanation
Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, there are certain exceptions to the rule of citizenship by birth. Children of foreign diplomats and children of enemy aliens born on Indian soil during a period of war do not acquire Indian citizenship by birth. This is an international practice that recognizes the diplomatic immunity and the specific status of such individuals while serving in foreign countries.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
82
(d) Art. 11
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(c) Article 7
84
(d) Domicile implies residence with the intention of permanently residing in a particular territory.
85
(d) I, II, III and IV
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(b) Born outside India after 26 Jan 1950 with an Indian citizen parent.
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(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
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(c) The Central Government specifies by notification who shall become citizens.
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(a) No, as children of foreign diplomats are ineligible for birth citizenship.
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.
