72 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Act 02, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 18-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian citizenship, assam accord, illegal migrant, afghanistan, bangladesh, pakistan, foreigners act, 1946, pondicherry. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 64 factual, 4 definition, 2 summary, 1 list, 1 relationship. 8 of the 72 pairs (11.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 64 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 72 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from Act 02, focusing on Indian citizenship laws and related topics. The questions cover definitions, factual details, summaries, lists, and relationships, with answers directly quoted from the source document published by censusindia.gov.in. Topics include the Assam Accord, Overseas Citizen of India Cardholders, and provisions for citizenship by birth, descent, registration, and naturalization. Each record includes the context, source page, and location for verification against the original document.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What action is described by the renunciation of an Overseas Citizen of India Card? | Renunciation of Overseas Citizen of India Card. | 7A. Registration of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. 7B. Conferment of rights on Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. 7C. Renunciation of Overseas Citizen of India Card. 7D. Cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. | 128 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | 7C. Renunciation of Overseas Citizen of India Card. 7D. | 1 | page=1,block=19 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'Assam' refer to in the context of the Assam Accord? | the territories included in the State of Assam immediately before the commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 (65 of 1985) | Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord.―(1) For the purposes of this section― (a) “Assam” means the territories included in the State of Assam immediately before the commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 (65 of 1985); (b) “detected to be a foreigner” means detected to be a foreigner in accordance with the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946) and the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964 by a Tribunal constituted under the said Order; (c) “specified territory” means the territories included in Bangladesh immediately before the commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 (65 of 1985); (d) a person shall be deemed to be Indian origin, if he, or either of his parents or any of his grandparents was born in undivided India; 1. Ins. by Act 1 of 2015, s. 3 (w.e.f. 6-1-2015). 2. | 133 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord.―(1) For the purposes of this section― (a) “Assam” means the territories included in the State of Assam immediately before the commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 (65 of 1985); (b) “detected to be a foreigner” means detected to be a foreigner in accordance with the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946) and the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964 by a Tribunal constituted under the said Order; (c) “specified territory” means the territories included in Bangladesh immediately before the | ||||
| What does the term 'Persons of Indian Origin Cardholders' refer to? | the persons registered as such under notification number 26011/4/98 F.I., dated the 19th August, 2002, issued by the Central Government in this regard. | (2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the date from which the existing persons of Indian Origin Cardholders shall be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India Cardholders. Explanation.―For the purposes of this sub-section, “Persons of Indian Origin Cardholders” means the persons registered as such under notification number 26011/4/98 F.I., dated the 19th August, 2002, issued by the Central Government in this regard. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Central Government may, if it is satisfied that special circumstances exist, after recording the circumstances in writing, register a person as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. 7B. | 309 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | Explanation.―For the purposes of this sub-section, “Persons of Indian Origin Cardholders” means the persons registered as such under notification number 26011/4/98 F.I., dated the 19th August, 2002, issued by the Central Government in this regard. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Central Government may, if it is satisfied that special circumstances exist, after recording the circumstances in writing, register a person as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. | ||||
| What is the method of acquiring citizenship that involves the incorporation of territory? | Citizenship by incorporation of territory. | 3. Citizenship by birth. 4. Citizenship by descent. 5. Citizenship by registration. 6. Citizenship by naturalization. 6A. Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord. 6B. Special provisions as to citizenship of person covered by proviso to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2. 7. Citizenship by incorporation of territory. | 319 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | 7. Citizenship by incorporation of territory. | 1 | page=1,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| Under what condition related to enemy occupation is a person not considered a citizen of India by birth? | his father or mother is an enemy alien and the birth occurs in a place then under occupation by the enemy | (2) A person shall not be a citizen of India by virtue of this section if at the time of his birth― (a) either his father or mother possesses such immunity from suits and legal process as is accorded to an envoy of a foreign sovereign power accredited to the President of India and he or she, as the case may be, is not a citizen of India; or (b) his father or mother is an enemy alien and the birth occurs in a place then under occupation by the enemy.] 4. | 347 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | (2) A person shall not be a citizen of India by virtue of this section if at the time of his birth― (a) either his father or mother possesses such immunity from suits and legal process as is accorded to an envoy of a foreign sovereign power accredited to the President of India and he or she, as the case may be, is not a citizen of India; or (b) his father or mother is an enemy alien and the birth occurs in a place then under occupation by the enemy.] 4. | 4 | |||
| What is the role of the Committee of Inquiry after a case is referred to it? | hold the inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed and submit its report to the Central Government | (5) If the order is proposed to be made against a person on any of the grounds specified in sub-section (2) other than clause (e) thereof and that person so applies in the prescribed manner, the Central Government shall, and in any other case it may, refer the case to a Committee of Inquiry consisting of a chairman (being a person who has for at least ten years held a judicial office) and two other members appointed by the Central Government in this behalf. (6) The Committee of Inquiry shall, on such reference, hold the inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed and submit its report to the Central Government; and the Central Government shall ordinarily be guided by such report in making an order under this section. | 517 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | (6) The Committee of Inquiry shall, on such reference, hold the inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed and submit its report to the Central Government; and the Central Government shall ordinarily be guided by such report in making an order under this section. | ||||
| What rights can an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder be entitled to? | such rights, other than the rights specified under sub-section (2), as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf. | Conferment of rights on Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.―(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder shall be entitled to such rights, other than the rights specified under sub-section (2), as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf. | 208 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | Conferment of rights on Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.―(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder shall be entitled to such rights, other than the rights specified under sub-section (2), as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf. | 9 | page=9,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which sections of the Act are excluded from the delegation of powers by the Central Government? | section 10 and section 18 | Delegation of powers.―The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power which is conferred on it by any of the provisions of this Act other than those of section 10 and section 18 shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by such officer or authority as may be so specified. 17. Offences.―Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[five years], or 3[with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both. | 164 | list | 0.820 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | Delegation of powers.―The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power which is conferred on it by any of the provisions of this Act other than those of section 10 and section 18 shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by such officer or authority as may be so specified. | ||||
| From what date are persons specified by the Central Government considered citizens of India when a territory is incorporated? | as from the date to be specified in the order | 7. Citizenship by incorporation of territory.―If any territory becomes a part of India, the Central Government may, by order notified in the Official Gazette, specify the persons who shall be citizens of India by reason of their connection with that territory; and those persons shall be citizens of India as from the date to be specified in the order. | 306 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | Citizenship by incorporation of territory.―If any territory becomes a part of India, the Central Government may, by order notified in the Official Gazette, specify the persons who shall be citizens of India by reason of their connection with that territory; and those persons shall be citizens of India as from the date to be specified in the order. | 8 | page=8,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| From what date does a person become a citizen of India by naturalisation after being granted the certificate? | as from the date on which that certificate is granted | (2) The person to whom a certificate of naturalisation is granted under sub-section (1) shall, on taking the oath of allegiance in the form specified in the Second Schedule, be a citizen of India by naturalisation as from the date on which that certificate is granted. 4[6A. | 214 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40407/download/44041/Act_02.pdf | (2) The person to whom a certificate of naturalisation is granted under sub-section (1) shall, on taking the oath of allegiance in the form specified in the Second Schedule, be a citizen of India by naturalisation as from the date on which that certificate is granted. | 6 | page=6,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
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