Political Theory Part : B Unit : 6

Citizenship

Class XI Political Science

1. Short Questions’ Answers

(a) An alien can be expelled from the state. (Write ‘yes’ or ‘no’)

Ans:- Yes.

(b) Mention one principle for acquisition of natural citizenship by birth.

Ans:- Blood relationship

2. Who is citizen?  HS-2013, 2015

Define Citizenship. HS-2019

Ans:- A citizen is a member of a state and enjoys civil and political rights, owes allegiance to state and discharge his duties towards the state faithfully.

3. Write two ways of aquiring Indian Citizenship. HS-2018

(OR) How can citizenship be aquired? HS-2015 marks-6

Ans:- (a) Marriage: A foreign woman may marry an Indian man and can then acquire Indian citizenship. In Japan the citizenship laws are entirely different. If a Japanese women marries an Indian or any other nationality man, that man can acquire Japanese citizenship.

(b) Appointment as Government official: If a foreigner is appointed to a government office then he/she can acquire citizenship of the country, where she/he has become government servant.

(c) Purchase of Immovable Property: In some countries, If a person is allowed to buy Immovable property, for example land or house, then he/she can acquire citizenship too.

(d) By Acquisition of Territory: If a territory becomes part of another country, then all the people of that territory acquire citizenship of the country. For example in 1961, when Goa was liberated from Portugal and became a part of India, all the people living in Goa become Indian citizens.

4. Distinguish between citizen and alien. HS-2013, 2016

Ans:- (a) A citizen owes allegiance to his country. But an alien does not owe allegiance.

(b) A citizen has political and fundamental rights. But analien does not have any right to participate in governmental process.

(c) At the time ofwar a citizen can be compelled bythe government to join military service. Whereas An Alien under any situation cannot be compelled to join military service.  

5. What are the different qualities that make a good citizen? Explain giving at least two example?  HS-2017

Ans:- Qualities that make a good citizen:

(i) You are a good citizen if you have cast your vote wisely, keeping the Interests of the country in mind.

(ii) A Good citizen mast be conscious of his duties.

(iii) A Good citizen must pay their taxes honestly regularly and contribute to the states funds

(iv) A Good citizen obeys the laws of the state and respects the rights of his/her fellow citizen.

(v) Besides high character, a good citizen should also be disciplined.

Example: (a) Persons should be able to control their emotions and think of the consequences before they act.

(b) Good citizen must help the state to function smoothly. In order to do all this, citizen should process a high moral character.

6. Discuss about global citizenship. HS-2017, 2018, 2019 -4

Ans:- Global citizenship is the rights, responsibilities and duties that come and with being a member of the global entity as a citizen of a particular nation or place. The idea is that one’s identity transcends geography or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are or can be derived from membership in a broader class: “humanity”. This does not mean that such a person denounces or waives their nationality or other, more local identities, but such identities are given “second place” to their membership in a global community. Extended, the idea leads to questions about the state of global society in the age of globalization. In general usage, the term may have much the same meaning as “world citizen” or cosmopolitan, but it also las additional, specialized meanings in differing contexts.

7. Explain the role of a citizen in a democracy. HS-2014

Ans:-  Democracy means, government of the people, by the people and for the people. Hence it is the duty of every citizen to take part in democracy and make it successful. In democracy every body have political rights. In democracy the citizenship have the right to express herself. The people not only enjoy rights but perform certain duties. He has duties towards his nation, other citizen, his family, etc to maintain the democracy the citizen must be conscious. To strengthen the democracy citizen must have clear idea about his own rights and others rights.

Dr. Ratanlal Brahma, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Post Graduate Teacher (Political Science)
H.N.Seminary Model HS School, Bagribari, Dhubri, Assam
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