Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, focusing on its legal context and implications. The Supreme Court upheld its validity, which stems from the Assam Accord, setting a cut-off date for Bangladeshi migrants in Assam. The Court's ruling justifies the unique historical context of Assam and does not violate constitutional articles. The implications include potential conflicts with the Citizenship Amendment Act and increased political tension. The video concludes with a practice question to engage viewers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event brought Section 6A of the Citizenship Act into the news?

A change in the cut-off date for citizenship

Supreme Court's ruling on its validity

A new amendment to the act

A protest in Assam

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cut-off date set by Section 6A for Bangladeshi migrants to be eligible for Indian citizenship in Assam?

31st December 2014

25th March 1971

1st January 1966

24th March 1971

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Section 6A, what rights do migrants who entered Assam between 1st January 1966 and 24th March 1971 receive?

Full citizenship rights

No rights, considered illegal

Citizenship without voting rights for 10 years

Temporary residency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 25th March 1971 date in Section 6A?

It is the date of the Assam Accord

It is the cut-off for legal migration from Bangladesh

It marks the start of a new citizenship policy

It is the date of the Supreme Court ruling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's stance on the constitutionality of Section 6A?

It infringes on cultural rights

It is consistent with Articles 6 and 7

It lacks a sunset clause

It violates Article 14

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which article of the Constitution does Section 6A allegedly not violate, according to the Supreme Court?

Article 11

Article 14

Article 29

Article 6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential conflict between Section 6A and the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019?

Different treatment of religious groups

Different cut-off dates for citizenship

Different deportation policies

Different voting rights

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