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(11) In Indian, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from
[A] France
[B] U.S.A.
[C] England
[D] Canada

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

In Indian, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from England. Single citizenship means all people, regardless of the state in which they are born, enjoy Indian citizenship as a single citizen, unlike the United States where there is dual citizenship.

(12) Who said “A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State”?
[A] Laski
[B] Aristotle
[C] Rousseau
[D] Plato

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

Aristotle said “A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State”. Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern periphery of Classical Greece.

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(13) By which of the following modes can citizenship be acquired?
I. By Birth
II. Hereditary
III. By Registration
IV. By Request

[A] I and II
[B] I, II and III
[C] II and III
[D] II, III and IV

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is by birth, hereditary and by registration.

(14) No person shall be a citizen of India if he has
[A] Lived in a foreign country for more than five tears
[B] Been convicted by a foreign court of law
[C] Voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country
[D] Accepted employment in another country

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

No person shall be a citizen of India if he has voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of article 6 or article 8, if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.

(15) Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Election Commission
[D] Parliament and Assemblies

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

Parliament prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship. The Parliament is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship. The Parliament of India can prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship.

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