UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Plea seeks probe into CJP leader’s nationality

Q1. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. An Indian citizen by birth cannot be deprived of citizenship under Section 10 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, even if that person is found to have obtained a passport by concealing facts.
  2. Before ordering deprivation under Section 10, the Central Government must be satisfied that it is not conducive to the public good for the person to continue as a citizen of India.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q2. With reference to the ways in which Indian citizenship may end under the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A person who has been deprived of Indian citizenship can never again become a citizen of India by registration.
  2. Renunciation requires a declaration by the citizen, whereas termination on voluntarily acquiring another country's citizenship operates without any declaration by the citizen.
  3. Deprivation of citizenship takes effect only through an order of the Central Government.
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 2 only

Q3. With reference to citizenship as a condition for electoral rights in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Article 326 restricts adult suffrage for elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies to citizens of India.
  2. An Indian who has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country remains eligible to be registered as an overseas elector under Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
  3. Electoral rolls for Lok Sabha constituencies are prepared under the superintendence of the Ministry of Home Affairs, since it administers the Citizenship Act.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q4. A businessman who claims no personal injury files a public interest litigation under Article 226 before a State High Court. He seeks a direction to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, located in New Delhi, to inquire into a political leader's nationality. The High Court issues notice to the Union and to the leader. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The petitioner's lack of personal injury does not by itself prevent the High Court from entertaining the petition.
  2. By issuing notice, the High Court has recorded a prima facie finding that the leader obtained his documents fraudulently.
  3. The High Court can issue directions to the Union Government even though its seat is outside the State, if the cause of action arises wholly or partly within the Court's territorial jurisdiction.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 3 only