- The CAA 2019 applies to specific religious minority communities (Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Christian) from three specific countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan). - The entry date cut-off is 31st December 2014. - The minimum residency requirement for naturalisation is reduced to 5 years for these groups.
Which of the following statements about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 are true? 1. Citizenship will be granted to all the foreigners who lived in India for more than six years. 2. Citizenship to members of Hindus, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India on or before 31 Dec, 2014. 3. Members of specific communities will be granted citizenship within 6 years instead of 12 years. 4. The CAA will help to the preparation of National Register of Citizens.
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: The Citizenship (Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA): Provisions and Controversies)
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