WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. It grants citizenship to all illegal migrants irrespective of religion.
  2. It applies to all neighboring countries of India.
  3. It applies to migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities.
  4. It allows dual citizenship in India.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: It applies to migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities.