In response to persistent demands for ‘dual citizenship’ particularly from the Diaspora in North America and other developed countries and keeping in view the Government’s deep commitment towards fulfilling the aspirations and expectations of Overseas Indians, the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. The right of dual citizenship is restricted to those of the diaspora who have acquired the citizenship of the US, the UK, the European Union, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and New Zealand, leaving out large chunks of the diaspora in the Gulf, besides Myanmar and smaller numbers in Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, Guyana and other places.

Correct Option: D

In response to persistent demands for ‘dual citizenship’ particularly from the Diaspora in North America and other developed countries and keeping in view the Government’s deep commitment towards fulfilling the aspirations and expectations of Overseas Indians, the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. The right of dual citizenship is restricted to those of the diaspora who have acquired the citizenship of the US, the UK, the European Union, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and New Zealand, leaving out large chunks of the diaspora in the Gulf, besides Myanmar and smaller numbers in Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, Guyana and other places.

Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. These are: 2 BSNL and MTNL; 3 - Reliance Communications; and 4 - Bharti Airtel.

Correct Option: B

Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. These are: 2 BSNL and MTNL; 3 - Reliance Communications; and 4 - Bharti Airtel.

The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting India’s four largest metropolises: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. Four other top ten metropolises: Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Surat, are also served by the network. Gaya is not on the Golden Quadrilateral.

Correct Option: D

The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting India’s four largest metropolises: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. Four other top ten metropolises: Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Surat, are also served by the network. Gaya is not on the Golden Quadrilateral.

Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. Tata Indicom Fixed Phone numbers begins with “5” and Cellphone numbers begin with “92”.

Correct Option: C

Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. Tata Indicom Fixed Phone numbers begins with “5” and Cellphone numbers begin with “92”.

The Indian citizenship and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India. However, there is a form of Indian nationality, the holders of which are known as Overseas Citizens of India. Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on January 10, 2003 announced a provision for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin (PIO) living in certain countries. Dual citizenship was made available to PIOs of seven countries — the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Correct Option: B

The Indian citizenship and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India. However, there is a form of Indian nationality, the holders of which are known as Overseas Citizens of India. Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on January 10, 2003 announced a provision for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin (PIO) living in certain countries. Dual citizenship was made available to PIOs of seven countries — the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.