Question

Consider the following statements about the citizenship in India.

1. The Constitution provides for acquisition and loss of citizenship procedure.

2. The Constitution provides for those who became citizens at the commencement of the Constitution.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. None of the Above
4. Both 1 and 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 only

The Correct Answer is 2 only

• The Constitution does not provide for the acquisition and loss of citizenship procedure. Rather, it leaves it to the Parliament under article 11 to provide for the acquisition and termination of citizenship.
• The Constitution under Article 5 to Article 10 provides for a class of people who will be classified as the citizens of India on the commencement of the Constitution on 26th January 1950.