2015 · Q67
Which of the following statements is/are not true for the category of the Overseas Citizens of India (OCT) inserted by the amendment to the Citizenship Act of India in 2003 ?
- 1It gives dual citizenship to Persons of Indian Origin IP10) who are citizens of another country.
- 2It gives Persons of Indian Origin (PIO who are citizens of another country, an OCI card without citizenship.
- 3It permits the 001 to vote in general elections in India.
- 4It allows the OCT to travel to India without visa.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2
- B1 and 3
- C3 only
- D2 and 4
Explanation
The 2003 amendment to the Citizenship Act created the Overseas Citizen of India as a card/status without citizenship — it does not confer dual citizenship (1 is not true), and OCI holders cannot vote in Indian general elections (3 is not true). It does give PIOs an OCI card (2 is true) and visa-free travel to India (4 is true). The statements that are not true are 1 and 3 — option B.