The National population register was created under the provision of _________ and

a) Citizen Act 1965

b) Citizenship Rules 2004

c) Citizenship Act 1955

d) Citizenship Rules 2003

The correct answer is 1)c-d.

Key Points

• The National Population Register (NPR) is linked to the Citizenship Act 1955.
• The NPR is governed by the rules laid out in the Citizenship Rules 2003.
• The NPR aims to create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
• It includes both demographic and biometric details of the individuals.
• The NPR is prepared at the local (village/sub-town), sub-district, district, state, and national level.

Additional Information

• Citizenship Act 1955:
  • This Act provides the provisions for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
  • It has been amended several times to address various aspects of citizenship.
• Citizenship Rules 2003:
  • The rules were framed to facilitate the implementation of the Citizenship Act 1955.
  • They include provisions for the registration of citizens and the issuance of national identity cards.
• National Population Register (NPR):
  • The NPR is a comprehensive database of all usual residents in India.
  • It is mandatory for every usual resident to register in the NPR.
• Demographic and Biometric Data:
  • Demographic data includes details like name, date of birth, gender, and marital status.
  • Biometric data includes fingerprints and iris scans.