2016 · Q112
The category of ‘Overseas Citizens of India’ was entered in the Citizenship Act of India through an amendment in the year:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1986
- B1992
- C1996
- D2003
Explanation
The category of 'Overseas Citizens of India' was introduced into the Citizenship Act, 1955 by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, following the Singhvi Committee's recommendations on the Indian diaspora. The 1986, 1992 and 1996 amendments dealt with other citizenship matters. The correct year is 2003, option (D).