What was the cutoff date for migrants to be eligible under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) December 31, 2014.

• Under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, individuals from Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh are eligible for Indian citizenship if they entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

• The Act specifically exempts these communities from being treated as illegal immigrants if they arrived due to religious persecution.

Information Booster:

• Applicable Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh.

• Communities Included: Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians.

• Muslims are not included under this provision.

• Official notification of rules: Issued in March 2024, enabling the implementation of the Act.

• Residency requirement: Reduced from 11 years to 5 years for eligible migrants under CAA.