Question map
In which Part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned ?
Explanation
The details of citizenship in the Indian Constitution are contained in Part II, which encompasses Articles 5 to 11 [1][t1]. These provisions primarily identify the categories of persons who became citizens of India at the time of the Constitution's commencement on January 26, 1950 [c1][t5]. Specifically, Article 5 deals with citizenship by domicile, while Articles 6 and 7 address the rights of persons who migrated from or to Pakistan [t1][t3]. Article 9 clarifies that individuals voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship lose their Indian status [t2][t10]. Because the Constitution does not provide permanent or elaborate laws for the acquisition or loss of citizenship post-1950, Article 11 empowers the Parliament to enact legislation for such matters, leading to the Citizenship Act of 1955 [c1][t1][t9]. In contrast, Part I deals with the Union and its territory, Part III with Fundamental Rights, and Part IV with Directive Principles of State Policy [t6].
Sources
- [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS > p. 63
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
In which Part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned ?
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act falls under which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India?
Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article 8, if he/she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State. 2. The Parliament has power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) | (Nearby Town)
I. Chandra Prabha | (A) Jaipur
II. Kerera | (B) Jhansi
III. Jaisamand | (C) Agra
IV. Nahargarh | (D) Varanasi
| (E) Udaipur