Indian Polity & Governance·MCQ Practice

OCI and PIO — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

With reference to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. OCI holders can acquire agricultural land in India 2. OCI status is valid for 15 years and requires renewal 3. Pakistani nationals are eligible for OCI status if they can prove Indian origin 4. OCI holders are exempt from FRRO registration for stays up to 180 days Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2medium

The merger of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) schemes in 2015 was primarily aimed at: 1. Reducing administrative complexity 2. Enhancing benefits for existing PIO holders 3. Eliminating dual citizenship confusion 4. Increasing diaspora investment flows Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q3easy

Which of the following constitutional provisions provides the legal basis for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme?

Q4hard

Consider the following statements about OCI cardholders: 1. They can vote in local body elections in India 2. They can be appointed as judges of High Courts 3. They can work in private sector without employment visa 4. They can acquire residential property in India How many of the above statements are correct?

Q5easy

The automatic conversion of PIO cardholders to OCI status in 2015 was implemented through:

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