Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Citizenship in India:

1. Citizenship clause of the Constitution came in force on 26th January 1950.

2. Indian citizenship provides for 'Single Citizenship'.

3. Citizenship provisions were borrowed from the Canadian Constitution.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 only

The Correct Answer is 2 only

• Some provisions pertaining to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, etc. came into force on 26th November 1949 itself.
• Indian Constitution provides single citizenship i.e. the only citizen of India (and not states) unlike that of countries like the USA which provides dual citizenship i.e. citizenship of the USA as well as states
• Single Citizenship has been borrowed from the British Constitution.

• Provisions borrowed from Canadian Constitution: Federation with a strong Centre; Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre; Appointment of state governors by the Centre; Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
• Provisions borrowed from the British Constitution: Parliamentary government; Rule of Law; Legislative procedure; Single Citizenship; Cabinet system; Prerogative writs; Parliamentary privileges; Bicameralism