Diaspora Challenges — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme: 1. OCI holders can vote in Indian elections through postal ballot 2. OCI holders can purchase agricultural land in India 3. OCI holders can hold constitutional positions like President or Prime Minister 4. OCI holders enjoy visa-free travel to India Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best explains why India does not allow dual citizenship? 1. Constitutional principle of undivided loyalty 2. Provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 3. Supreme Court directive in State of Gujarat v. Ambica Mills case 4. International law restrictions on dual citizenship

The Vande Bharat Mission launched during COVID-19 highlighted which of the following diaspora challenges? 1. Emergency evacuation coordination difficulties 2. Documentation issues for stranded diaspora members 3. Limited consular service capacity during crises 4. High costs of emergency repatriation

Consider the following about diaspora voting rights in India: 1. All NRIs can vote through postal ballot in all constituencies 2. OCI holders can vote in local body elections 3. Diaspora members can contest elections if they return to India 4. Electronic voting for diaspora has been implemented Which of the statements is/are correct?

The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 creates specific challenges for diaspora communities because: 1. It introduces religion-based citizenship criteria 2. It affects diaspora members from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh differently 3. It excludes certain religious communities from fast-track citizenship 4. It has led to international diplomatic complications