2017 · Q36
Which one of the following statements regarding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCT) is not correct?
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionFundamental Rights and DPSP
- AAn Oct is a citizen of another country.
- BAn OCI possesses multiple-entry long-term visa for visiting India.
- CAn OCI is at par with NRIs in all matters.
- DAn OCI is not entitled to the fundamental right to equality of opportunity in public employment.
Explanation
An OCI is a foreign citizen holding a lifelong multiple-entry visa for India; OCIs cannot vote, hold constitutional posts, or claim Article 16 equality of opportunity in public employment. They are therefore not at par with NRIs in all matters, making C the incorrect statement. A, B, and D are all correct.