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Samacheer Class 8 Social Science - Citizens and Citizenship

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I. Choose the correct answer. 13II. Fill in the blanks. 1III. State true or false. 1IV. Consider the following statements. Tick the appropriate answer: 2V. Answer the following in one or two sentences 5VI. Answer the following 1VI. Answer the following. 1
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1I. Choose the correct answer.13 questions
Q.11. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?v
  1. A. Birth
  2. B. acquiring property
  3. C. descent
  4. D. naturalization
Answer:

b) acquiring property

Q.22. _____________ of the Constitution of India deals with Citizenship.v
  1. A. Part II
  2. B. Part II Article 5-11
  3. C. Part II Article 5-6
  4. D. Part I Article 5-11
Answer:

b) Part II Article 5-11

Q.33. Who is called the first citizen of India?v
  1. A. The Prime Minister
  2. B. The President
  3. C. The Chief Minister
  4. D. The Chief Justice of India
Answer:

b) The President

Q.41. The word citizen is derived from the ………………… word.v
  1. A. English
  2. B. Greek
  3. C. Latin
  4. D. German
Answer:

c) Latin

Q.52. In 1962 ………………… became a part of Indiav
  1. A. Nepal
  2. B. Srilanka
  3. C. Pondicherry
  4. D. Bangladesh
Answer:

c) Pondicherry

Q.63. ………………… country has dual citizenship.v
  1. A. Canada
  2. B. Switzerland
  3. C. Australia
  4. D. the UK
Answer:

b) Switzerland

Q.74. ………………… are citizens by birth.v
  1. A. Natural Citizens
  2. B. Naturalised citizens
  3. C. Artificial Citizens
  4. D. None of these
Answer:

a) Natural citizens

Q.85. The citizenship act of 1955 prescribes ………………… ways of acquires citizenship.v
  1. A. Three
  2. B. Five
  3. C. Seven
  4. D. Ten
Answer:

b) Five

Q.96. A person who has married a citizen in India and he is Ordinarily resident in India for ………………… years.v
  1. A. 5
  2. B. 6
  3. C. 7
  4. D. 4
Answer:

c) 7

Q.107. An Indian citizen who is residing outside India is called as …………………v
  1. A. NRI
  2. B. PIO
  3. C. OCI
  4. D. VRS
Answer:

a) NRI

Q.118. The Government of India issued the Citizenship order in …………………v
  1. A. 1960
  2. B. 1961
  3. C. 1962
  4. D. 1965
Answer:

c) 1962

Q.129. ………………… is granted to an individual by the government of the country.v
  1. A. Nationality
  2. B. Citizenship
  3. C. Religionship
  4. D. Vetics
Answer:

b) Citizenship

Q.1310. ………………… Amendment of our constitution a set of fundamental duties for all citizens.v
  1. A. 38
  2. B. 40
  3. C. 41
  4. D. 42
Answer:

d) 42

2II. Fill in the blanks.1 question
Q.141. of a state enjoy full civil and political rights.v
Answer:

Citizens of a state enjoy full civil and political rights as guaranteed by the constitution. Our Indian Constitution provides for only one citizenship, meaning that India does not recognize dual citizenship for its citizens. An Indian citizen who is residing outside India and holds an Indian passport is called a Non-Resident Indian or NRI. All people have a right and responsibility to practice civic duties, which include participating in democratic processes, obeying laws, and contributing to society. Global citizenship is an idea enabling young people to access and participate in shaping modern society by recognizing their role as citizens of the world and encouraging them to engage with global issues and communities.

3III. State true or false.1 question
Q.151. the USA has a single citizenship.v
Answer:

It is false that the USA has a single citizenship; the USA recognizes multiple forms of citizenship and immigration status. An OCI cardholder does not have voting rights in India; this is false because OCI status is granted to persons of Indian origin living abroad and does not confer voting rights in Indian elections. Citizens of India can enjoy Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the constitution, which is true; these rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution and include rights to equality, freedom, and protection against exploitation. It is false that nationality can be changed while citizenship cannot be changed; both nationality and citizenship can be changed under certain circumstances, though the processes and conditions differ.

4IV. Consider the following statements. Tick the appropriate answer:2 questions
Q.161. Indian Citizen of a person can be terminated ifv
  1. A. a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of some other country.
  2. B. a person who has become a citizen through registration.
  3. C. the Government of India is satisfied that citizenship was obtained by fraud.
  4. D. a citizen who is by birth indulges in trade with an enemy country during the war.
  5. A. I and II are correct.
  6. B. I and III are correct
  7. C. I, III, IV are correct.
  8. D. I, II, III are correct.
Answer:

d) I, il, ill are correct.
2. Assertion: When Pondicherry becomes a part of India in 1962, the people who lived there became Indian citizens.
Reason: It was done by one of the provisions of the Act of 1955 – by incorporation of Territory.
a) R is the correct explanation of A
b) R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is wrong but R is correct.
d) Both A and R are wrong.
a) R is the correct explanation of A

Q.171. The Constitution of India Prescribes three ways of losing citizenship. 2. Part III of the Constitution of India Prescribes loss of citizenship. 3. A person can change Nationality. 4. A person cannot change citizenship.v
Answer:

The Constitution of India prescribes three ways of losing citizenship: renunciation, termination, and deprivation. Part III of the Constitution of India prescribes the loss of citizenship through these mechanisms. A person can change nationality by acquiring citizenship of another country. A person cannot change citizenship directly; citizenship is lost or acquired through specific legal processes defined by the constitution. Non-Resident Indian refers to an Indian citizen residing outside India and holding an Indian passport. Person of Indian origin refers to individuals who are descendants of Indian citizens or have Indian ancestry. An OCI cardholder is granted the right to live in India and conduct business. A non-citizen residing in a country is called an immigrant. An alien is a person granted permission to work permanently in a country. These categories represent different statuses of individuals in relation to citizenship and residence in a country.

5V. Answer the following in one or two sentences5 question
Q.18Name the types of citizensv
Answer:

There are two types of citizens, Natural and Naturalised citizens.
Natural citizens: are the citizens by birth.
Naturalised citizens: are the one who acquires citizenship.

Q.19What are the Rights that a citizen can enjoy in our country?v
Answer:

Fundamental Rights
Right to vote in the election to Lok Sabha and the state Legislature.
Right to become a Member of Parliament and State Legislature.

Q.20Mention any three qualities of a good citizen.v
Answer:

Loyalty to the Constitution.
Obeys laws.
Contributes to society and community and performs civic duty.
Quality of goodness and justice.
Respecting diversity.

Q.21Name the five ways of acquiring citizenshipv
Answer:

By Birth
By Descent
By Registration
By Naturalisation
By incorporation of Territory

Q.22What do you know about the citizenship Act of 1955?v
Answer:

This act is to provide for the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship. The citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes five ways of acquiring citizenship. They are by birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, and incorporation of territory.

6VI. Answer the following1 question
Q.231. On what grounds that the citizenship of a person is cancelled?v
Answer:

1. Renunciation:
(is a voluntary act) when a person after acquiring the citizenship of another country gives up his/her Indian citizenship.
2. Termination:
(takes place by operation of law) When an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country; he/she automatically ceases to be an Indian citizen.
3. Deprivation:
(is a compulsory termination) Citizenship is derived on the basis of an order of the Government of India in cases involving the acquisition of Indian citizenship by fraud, false representation, or being disloyal to the Constitution.

7VI. Answer the following.1 question
Q.241. Explain the Acquisition of citizenship by Descent.v
Answer:

A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987 is a citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents.
A person born in India on or after st July 1987 is considered a citizen of India only if either of his parents is a citizen of India at the time of his birth.
Those born in India on or after 3rd December 2004 are considered citizens of India or one of whose parents is a citizen of India and the other is not an illegal migrant at the time of their birth.