The National Population Register was created under the provisions of _______ and ______.
a. the Citizenship Act, 1965
b. the Citizenship Rules, 2004
c. the Citizenship Act, 1955
d. the Citizenship Rules, 2003
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. c; d.
The National Population Register (NPR) is a register of usual residents of India and was created under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. The NPR is a database containing identity details of all residents, regardless of citizenship status. It is a key step toward the creation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The objective is to improve policy planning and internal security. The data is collected alongside the Census but serves a different purpose focused on residency and demographic details.