Which document is more crucial for understanding citizenship issues in India from an exam perspective?

Indian Citizenship Requirements and Amendments

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1.
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Constitution of India
Citizenship Act
Indian Evidence Act
Indian Penal Code
2.
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What significant change did the 1986 amendment bring to the Citizenship Act?
Required one parent to be an Indian citizen for citizenship by birth
Introduced the concept of illegal immigrants
Allowed dual citizenship
Removed gender discrimination in citizenship
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What was the primary focus of the 2003 amendment to the Citizenship Act?
Definition of illegal immigrants
Gender neutrality in citizenship
Automatic citizenship for all born in India
Introduction of Overseas Citizen of India
4.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is a requirement for acquiring Indian citizenship by birth after December 3, 2003?
One parent must be Indian and the other not an illegal immigrant
The child must have an Indian passport
The child must be born in a commonwealth country
Both parents must be Indian citizens
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What change did the 1992 amendment bring to citizenship by descent?
Allowed citizenship through either parent
Required registration at an Indian consulate
Introduced Overseas Citizen of India
Introduced the concept of illegal immigrants
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for a child born outside India to acquire citizenship by descent after December 3, 2004?
Both parents must be Indian citizens
The child must reside in India for 5 years
Registration at an Indian consulate within one year
The child must have an Indian passport
7.
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Who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) under the Citizenship Act?
Anyone whose parents were born in undivided India
Anyone born in India
Anyone married to an Indian citizen
Anyone with Indian grandparents
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