Question

Jus soli is referred to as ________.
1. Right to Religion
2. Right to Nationality
3. Right to Speak
4. Right to soil

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Right to soil

Jus soli is referred to as Right to the soil. 

• It is the right of anyone born in the territory of a state to citizenship.
• The abolition of jus soli in India on 1st July 1987.
• A person born in India from January 26, 1950, until July 1, 1987, is a citizen by birth, irrespective of the nationality of the parents.
• A person born in India on or after 1 July 1987 is a citizen of India if, at the time of birth, either parent was a citizen of India.