Protests Over Citizenship Law In India Turn Deadly

In India, clashes erupted over a new citizenship law, leading to deaths and injuries. The law facilitates citizenship for non-Muslim religious minorities from neighboring countries. Protests turned violent, with stone-throwing and fires, occurring near a meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.

What was the reported number of casualties during the clashes in India's capital?

• At least ten people dead and about 200 injured

• At least five people dead and about 100 injured

• At least seven people dead and about 150 injured

• At least eight people dead and about 120 injured

What is the main feature of the new citizenship law that sparked protests?

• It makes it easier for non-Muslim religious minorities from neighboring countries to become citizens

• It grants citizenship to all refugees from neighboring countries

• It allows only Muslim refugees to apply for citizenship

• It provides citizenship to anyone who has lived in India for over ten years

Which group is excluded from the benefits of the new citizenship law?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Hindus

• Sikhs

What actions did the protesters take during the escalation of the protests?

• They distributed pamphlets

• They threw stones and set vehicles on fire

• They held a sit-in protest

• They organized peaceful marches

How far were the protests from the meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi?

• 20 miles

• 15 miles

• 11 miles

• 5 miles