Citizenship law: CAA, OCI and the 2026 Rules

1. Question 1Answer B

   The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 amend the Citizenship Rules of which year?

   • A1956
   • BCorrect answer: 2009
   • C2019
   • D2024

   Core Trigger: On 30 April 2026 the Home Ministry notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the 2009 Rules, effective that day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   Consider: 1. OCI applications now go online in Form XXVIII. 2. Documents 'in duplicate' are now compulsory. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Rule Changes: OCI applications go online in Form XXVIII, e-OCI is allowed and documents 'in duplicate' are dropped.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which ministry issued both 2026 amendments to the Citizenship Rules?

   • AMinistry of External Affairs
   • BMinistry of Law and Justice
   • CMinistry of Personnel
   • DCorrect answer: Ministry of Home Affairs

   Notifying Body: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued both amendments.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 3

4. Question 4Answer C

   Under the 2026 Rules, a minor holding an Indian passport can never also hold:

   • AAn OCI card
   • BAn Aadhaar card
   • CCorrect answer: Another country's passport
   • DA school identity card

   Minors' Rule: A minor child cannot at any time hold another country's passport while holding an Indian passport.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   From 18 May 2026 certain applicants must surrender foreign passports within how many days of approval?

   • A7 days
   • B30 days
   • C60 days
   • DCorrect answer: 15 days

   Further Amendment: From 18 May 2026 certain applicants must declare and surrender Pakistani, Afghan or Bangladeshi passports within 15 days of approval.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   On 24 June 2026 the MEA clarified that an Indian passport is:

   • ACorrect answer: A travel document, not standalone proof
   • BConclusive proof of citizenship
   • CProof of domicile
   • DA residence permit

   India Link: On 24 June 2026 the MEA clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document, not standalone proof of citizenship.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 7

7. Question 7Answer C

   OCI applications are made online at which portal?

   • Apassportindia.gov.in
   • Bindianvisaonline.gov.in
   • CCorrect answer: ociservices.gov.in
   • Ddigilocker.gov.in

   Portal: The OCI register is kept electronically (Form XXX) and applications use ociservices.gov.in.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   The OCI scheme was launched at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in which year?

   • A2004
   • B2005
   • C2007
   • DCorrect answer: 2006

   Founded: The OCI scheme began in August 2005 by amending the Citizenship Act 1955; launched at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2006.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   CAA 2019 inserted section 6B for those who entered India by:

   • A31 December 2019
   • B1 July 1987
   • CCorrect answer: 31 December 2014
   • D19 July 1948

   Landmark: The CAA 2019 inserted section 6B: six communities from three countries who entered by 31 December 2014.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider: 1. Under section 7B(2), OCIs may vote in elections. 2. OCIs lack Article 16 rights. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Doctrine: Under section 7B(2), OCIs lack Article 16 rights and cannot be President, judges, voters, MPs or MLAs.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 050, point 12

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