Question

Which of the following is NOT a way for the acquisition of citizenship in India?
1. Naturalisation
2. Deprivation
3. Incorporation of territory
4. Descend

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Deprivation

The correct answer is Deprivation.

 

• Among the options, Deprivation is NOT a way for the acquisition of citizenship in India.
• Part II of the Indian constitution deals with the citizenship of India.
• India has been following the concept of single citizenship.
• The idea of single citizenship was adopted from Britain.
• In India, only Parliament can make provisions related to citizenship in India.
• Parliament enacted the Citizenship Act in 1955.

 

• According to the Citizenship Act 1955, a person can acquire Indian citizenship in five different ways:
  • By Birth
  • By Naturalisation.
  • By Incorporation of territory.
  • By Descend.
  • By Registration.
• The Citizenship Act 1955 provides 3 ways by which a citizen may lose his Indian citizenship:
  • Deprivation.
  • Renunciation.
  • Termination.