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Q69 (IAS/2021) Polity & Governance › Preamble, Union & Territory, Citizenship › Citizenship provisions Official Key

With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1. In India, the Constitution provides for a single citizenship for the entire country, irrespective of the state of residence. Unlike the USA, where there is dual citizenship (National and State), India maintains a unified citizenship to promote fraternity and unity. Regarding domicile, although states can provide certain concessions (like education quotas), there is legally only one domicile for the whole of India as affirmed by the Supreme Court in Pradeep Jain vs. Union of India.

Other statements are incorrect because:

  • Statement 2: In India, both a citizen by birth and a naturalized citizen are eligible for the office of the President (Head of State). This differs from the USA, where only a natural-born citizen can become President.
  • Statement 3: Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, the Central Government can deprive a person of citizenship if it was obtained by fraud, false representation, or if the citizen shows disloyalty to the Constitution.
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Q. With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth onl…
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Origin: Mixed / unclear origin Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 7.5/10 · 0/10

This is a textbook 'Laxmikanth Sitter'. If you got this wrong, your static polity foundation is shaky. It combines constitutional theory (single domicile/citizenship) with statutory rules (Citizenship Act 1955). The extreme phrasing in statements 2 and 3 makes them prime candidates for elimination.

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Statement 1
With reference to India, is there only one (national) citizenship for the entire country, with no separate state citizenship?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > SINGLE CITIZENSHIP > p. 61
Presence: 5/5
“t SINGLE CITIZENSHIP Though the Indian Constitution is federal and envisages a dual polity (Centre and states), it • provides for only a single citizenship, that is, the Indian citizenship. The citizens in India owe allegiance only to the Union. There is no separate state citizenship. The other federal states like USA and Australia, on the other hand, adopted the system of double citizenship. In USA, each person is not only a citizen of USA but also of the particular state to which he/she belongs. Thus, he/she owes allegiance to both and enjoys dual sets of rights—one set conferred by the national government and another by the state government.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that although India is federal, the Constitution provides only a single citizenship — Indian citizenship.
  • Affirms citizens owe allegiance only to the Union and that there is no separate state citizenship.
  • Contrasts Indian single citizenship with US/Australian dual (national + state) citizenship, reinforcing the distinction.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 14: Federal System > 7. Single Citizenship > p. 140
Presence: 5/5
“In spite of a dual polity, the Constitution of India, like that of Canada, adopted the system of single citizenship. There is only Indian Citizenship and no separate state citizenship. All citizens, irrespective of the state in which they are born or reside, enjoy the same rights all over the country. The other federal states, like US and Australia, have dual citizenship, that is, national citizenship as well as state citizenship.”
Why this source?
  • Declares that India adopted the system of single citizenship and that there is only Indian citizenship.
  • States that all citizens, irrespective of state of birth or residence, enjoy the same rights throughout the country.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 5: NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > p. 64
Presence: 5/5
“But the Indian Constitution, like the Canadian, does not introduce any double citizenship, but single citizenship, viz—the citizenship of India [Article 5], and birth or residence in a particular state does not confer any separate status as a citizen of that State. (ii) As regards officials similarly, the Federal and State Governments in the United States, have their own officials to administer their respective laws and functions. But there is no such division amongst the public No division of public officials in India. The majority of the public servants are services. employed by the States, but they administer both the Union and the State laws as are applicable to their respective States by which they are employed.”
Why this source?
  • Notes the Constitution does not introduce double citizenship but single citizenship (Article 5) — citizenship of India.
  • Specifies that birth or residence in a particular state does not confer any separate status as a citizen of that State.
Statement 2
With reference to India, is there only one domicile for the entire country?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CHAP. 7] 87 > p. 88
Presence: 5/5
“It is, therefore, constitutionally permissible for a State to confer special benefits upon its residents in matters other than those in respect of which rights are conferred by the Constitution upon all citizens of India The Constitution recognises only one domicile, namely, the domicile in India. Article 5 of the Constitution is clear and explicit on this point and it refers only to one domicile, namely, "domicile in the territory of India". The legal system which prevails throughout the territory of India, is one single indivisible system. Though different domicile rules in different States actually defeat the advantages of single citizenship.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Constitution recognises only one domicile: 'domicile in the territory of India'.
  • Points to Article 5 as clear and explicit on a single domicile concept.
  • Frames the legal system as a single indivisible system supporting a single domicile notion.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > REFERENCES · > p. 89
Presence: 5/5
“• 1. The Act is reproduced at pp 135 et seq of Author's Commentary on the Constitution of India, 7th Edn, vol AI .• 2 (ii) Dr Pradeep Jain v UOI, AIR 1984 SC 1420 : (1984) 3 SCC 654. The Constitution recognises only one domicile, namely, domicile in India. Article 5 of the Constitutio n is clear and explicit on this point and it i'efers only to one domicile, namely, "domicile in the territory of India." The legal system which prevails throughout the te rritory of India is one single indivisible system. • 5. Substituted by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, Act 6 of 2004, section 5 (wef 3-12-2004). • 6.”
Why this source?
  • Reiterates that the Constitution recognises only one domicile: 'domicile in the territory of India'.
  • Refers to Article 5's clear wording to support the single-domicile position.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CITIZENSHIP > p. 84
Presence: 4/5
“Every person<sup>2</sup> who is born as well as domiciled in the "territory of India"irrespective of the nationality of his parents [Article 5(a)]. II. Every person who is domiciled in the "territory of India", either of whose parents was born in the territory of India—irrespective of the nationality of his parents or the place of birth of such person [Article 5(b)]. III. Every person who or whose father or mother was not born in India, but who (a) had his domicile<sup>3,4</sup> in the "territory of India"; and (b) had been ordinarily residing within the territory of India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution.”
Why this source?
  • Uses 'domiciled in the territory of India' as a criterion for citizenship, implying a uniform domicile concept for constitutional purposes.
  • Shows domicile in the territory of India is treated as a central legal category in citizenship provisions.
Statement 3
With reference to India, is the Head of State (President) required to be a citizen by birth only?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE > p. 61
Strength: 5/5
“Along with the above rights, the citizens also owe certain duties towards the Indian State, as for example, paying taxes, respecting the national flag and national anthem, defending the coun try and so on. ]n India, both citizens by birth as well as naturalised citizens are eligible for the office of President while in USA, only a citizen by birth and not a naturalised citizen is eligible for the office of President.”
Why relevant

Explicitly contrasts India and USA: states that in India both citizens by birth and naturalised citizens are eligible for the office of President.

How to extend

A student could look up Article 58 or the Presidential election provisions to verify whether eligibility language limits to 'citizen' generally or 'citizen by birth' specifically.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2021 TEST PAPER > p. 761
Strength: 4/5
“With reference to India, consider the following statements: • 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. • 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. • 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? • (a) I only • (b) 2 only • (c) E and 3 • (d) 2 and 3 • 13. Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy? • (a) A committed judiciary • (b) Centralization of powers • (c) Elected government • (d) Separation of powers • 14.”
Why relevant

Contains a test statement asserting 'A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State', showing this is a contested claim and part of exam-style questioning.

How to extend

Use this MCQ clue to check authoritative sources (Constitution text or commentary) to accept or reject the claim.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 35: TABLES > Qualifications for Election: > p. 532
Strength: 4/5
“• (a) Must be a citizen of India;• (b) Must have completed the age of 35 years; and• (c) Must be qualified for election to the House of the People.• (d) Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or of a State or any other authority under the control of either Government, excepting the offices of President, Vice-President, Governor of a State or Minister of the Union or of a State.”
Why relevant

Lists the qualifications for election to President and begins with the requirement 'Must be a citizen of India' without specifying birth-only.

How to extend

Compare this generic 'must be a citizen' phrasing with any constitutional clause that might add a birth-only limitation.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CITIZENSHIP > p. 83
Strength: 4/5
“The latter were even placed under certain disabilities. I Thus, citizens of India have the following rights under the Constitution which aliens shall not have: (i) Some of the Fundamental Rights belong to citizens at one, such as,- Articles 15, 16, and 19. (ii) Only citizens are eligible for certain offices, such as those of the President [Article 58(1)(a)]; Vice-President [Article 66(3)(a)]; Judge of (he Supreme Court [Article 124(3)] or of a high court [Article 217(2)]; Attorney-General [Article 76(1)]; Governor of a State [Article 157]; Advocate-General [Arttele 165]. (iii) The right of suffrage for election to the House of the People (of the Union) and the Legislative Assembly of every State [Article 326), and the right to become a member of Parliament [Article 84), and of the Legislature of a State [Article 19(1)(d)] are also confined to citizens.”
Why relevant

Notes that certain offices (including President, Article 58(1)(a)) are reserved for 'citizens', implying eligibility expressed in terms of citizenship generally.

How to extend

A student could read Article 58(1)(a) and related constitutional provisions to see if 'citizen' is qualified by mode of acquisition.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > Acquisition of Citizenship > p. 64
Strength: 3/5
“Further, those born in India on or after December 3, 2004 are considered citizens of India only if both of their parents are citizens of India or one of whose parents is a citizen of India and the other is not an illegal migrant at the time of their birth. The children of foreign diplomats posted in India and enemy aliens cannot acquire Indian citizenship by birth. 2. By Descent A person born outside India on or after January 26, 1950 but before December 10, 1992 is a citizen of India by descent, if his/ her father was a citizen of India at the time of his/ her birth.”
Why relevant

Describes multiple modes of acquiring Indian citizenship (by birth, descent, etc.), indicating a legal class of citizens that includes naturalised persons.

How to extend

Combine this with the 'citizen' requirement for President to infer that different categories of citizens may be eligible unless the Constitution says otherwise.

Statement 4
With reference to India, can a foreigner who has been granted Indian citizenship be deprived of that citizenship under any circumstances?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > Loss of Citizenship > p. 67
Presence: 5/5
“he/she may (within one year) resume Indian citizenship. 2. By Termination When an Indian citizen voluntarily (consciously, knowingly and without duress, undue influence or compulsion) acquires the citizenship of another country, his/her Indian citizenship automatically terminates. This provision, however, does not apply during a war in which India is engaged. 3. By Deprivation It is a compulsory termination of Indian citizenship by the Central government, if: • (a) the citizen has obtained the citizenship by fraud : • (b) the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India: • (c) the citizen has unlawfully traded or communicated with the enemy during a war: • (d) the citizen has, within five years after registration or naturalization, been imprisoned in any country for two years: and • (e) the citizen has been ordinarily resident out of India for seven years continuously.”
Why this source?
  • Defines 'Deprivation' as compulsory termination of Indian citizenship by the Central Government.
  • Enumerates specific grounds for deprivation (fraud, disloyalty to the Constitution, unlawful communication with enemy during war, imprisonment within five years after registration/naturalisation, prolonged ordinary residence abroad).
  • Applies to persons who obtained citizenship by registration or naturalisation (i.e., foreigners granted Indian citizenship).
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > Loss of Citizenship > p. 66
Presence: 4/5
“The Citizenship Act ( 1955) prescribes three ways of losing citizenship whether acquired under the Act or prior to it under the Constitution, viz, renunciation, termination and deprivation: I. By Renunciation Any citizen of India of full age and capacity can make a declaration renouncing his/ her Indian citizenship. Upon the registration of that declaration, that person ceases to be a citizen of India . However, if such a declaration is made during a war in which India is engaged, its registration shall be withheld by the Central Government. Further, when a person renounces his/ her Indian citizenship, every minor child of that person also loses Indian citizenship.”
Why this source?
  • Explains that the Citizenship Act (1955) prescribes three ways of losing citizenship: renunciation, termination and deprivation.
  • Places deprivation within the statutory scheme for loss of citizenship, showing it is a recognised legal mechanism.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > REFERENCES · > p. 90
Presence: 3/5
“[CHAP.7] • 10. When a person establishes that he had acquired the citizenship of India but Government contends that he has subsequently lost that citizenship by reason of having voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, eg, by obtaining a Pakistani passport, that question must be determined by the Central Government under section 9(2) of the Citizenship Act before any action can be taken against such person as a foreigner 90”
Why this source?
  • Identifies the Central Government's role (under section 9(2)) in determining whether a person has lost Indian citizenship by acquiring foreign citizenship before treating them as a foreigner.
  • Illustrates the administrative/legal procedure through which loss/termination claims are decided by the government.
Pattern takeaway: The pattern is 'Constitutional Philosophy + Comparative Law'. UPSC frequently tests if you understand *why* India is different from the US (Single vs Dual citizenship) and the *limits* of legal status (citizenship is not absolute).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Directly solvable from Laxmikanth Chapter 7 (Citizenship) and D.D. Basu (Chapter on Nature of Federal System).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: The unitary bias of the Indian Constitution (Single Citizenship) and the statutory framework of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize: 1. The 5 modes of acquiring citizenship (Birth, Descent, Registration, Naturalization, Incorporation). 2. The 3 modes of losing it (Renunciation, Termination, Deprivation). 3. Rights exclusive to citizens (Art 15, 16, 19, 29, 30). 4. OCI cardholder restrictions (No vote, no public office, no agriculture land). 5. The specific grounds for deprivation (Fraud, Disloyalty, Trading with enemy, 2-year jail, 7-year residence abroad).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading Polity, always pause at 'Comparison Points' (India vs USA/UK). The examiner loves swapping these features. Also, treat 'absolute' statements ('under any circumstances') with extreme suspicion in legal contexts.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Single (national) citizenship in India
💡 The insight

The Constitution establishes only Indian citizenship and expressly disallows any separate state citizenship.

High-yield for polity questions on citizenship, rights, and centre–state relations; helps answer comparative federalism items and constitutional provisions on nationality. Mastering this clarifies many questions about uniform civil/political rights and the legal status of citizens across states.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > SINGLE CITIZENSHIP > p. 61
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 14: Federal System > 7. Single Citizenship > p. 140
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 5: NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > p. 64
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one (national) citizenship for the entire..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Domicile versus citizenship
💡 The insight

The Constitution recognises only one domicile (domicile in India), distinguishing domicile rules from citizenship status.

Important for questions on residency qualifications, entitlement to state benefits, and interpretation of Article 5; understanding this prevents conflating domicile-based entitlements with separate state citizenship. It links to topics on fundamental rights, service recruitment, and inter-state legal uniformity.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CHAP. 7] 87 > p. 88
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CHAP. 7] 87 > p. 87
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one (national) citizenship for the entire..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Federal structure with uniform citizenship
💡 The insight

India’s dual polity (Centre and states) coexists with a unitary concept of citizenship rather than state-level citizenship.

Crucial for answering questions on the nature of Indian federalism, centre–state competencies, and comparisons with other federations (e.g., US, Australia). Helps in tackling essays and mains questions that probe federal features and their practical implications.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > SINGLE CITIZENSHIP > p. 61
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 5: NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > p. 64
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one (national) citizenship for the entire..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Single domicile — 'domicile in the territory of India'
💡 The insight

The Constitution recognises one domicile defined as domicile in the territory of India.

High-yield for constitutional law and citizenship questions; helps answer items on domicile, rights tied to domicile, and contrasts with subnational domicile systems. Mastery aids in answering direct-definition and comparison questions about domicile in India.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CHAP. 7] 87 > p. 88
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > REFERENCES · > p. 89
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CITIZENSHIP > p. 84
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one domicile for the entire country?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Role of domicile in citizenship (Article 5)
💡 The insight

Domicile in the territory of India functions as a formal criterion for acquiring citizenship under Article 5.

Essential for questions on acquisition of citizenship, constitutional clauses governing birth and residence criteria, and legal tests for citizenship eligibility. Links constitutional text to practical citizenship categories and case-law interpretation.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CITIZENSHIP > p. 84
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 7: CITIZENSHIP > CHAP. 7] 87 > p. 88
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one domicile for the entire country?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Single citizenship vs state citizenship in federal systems
💡 The insight

India provides a single national citizenship rather than separate state-level citizenships.

Useful for comparing Indian federal features with other federations (e.g., USA) in polity and governance questions; enables tackling comparative questions on rights, allegiance, and the implications of single vs dual citizenship.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > 111 1 Single Citizenship > p. 32
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 7: Citizenship > SINGLE CITIZENSHIP > p. 61
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 14: Federal System > 7. Single Citizenship > p. 140
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is there only one domicile for the entire country?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Presidential eligibility criteria
💡 The insight

The President must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and qualified for election to the Lok Sabha.

High-yield for UPSC because questions frequently test constitutional office qualifications and related Articles; mastering this links to study of Article-based eligibility rules and comparison with other offices (Vice-President, Governors). Enables elimination-style answers in multiple-choice and short-essay questions on qualifications for high constitutional posts.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 35: TABLES > Qualifications for Election: > p. 532
🔗 Anchor: "With reference to India, is the Head of State (President) required to be a citiz..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'War Exception' in Citizenship Termination: Indian citizenship terminates automatically if one voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship, BUT this provision does NOT apply during a war in which India is engaged. UPSC will likely trap you on this specific exception next.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Absolutist Trap'. Statement 3 says 'cannot be deprived... under any circumstances'. In a sovereign state, the State *always* retains the power to revoke privileges granted to foreigners/naturalized citizens. No right is absolute. This eliminates options C and D immediately.

🔗 Mains Connection

Connect 'Single Citizenship' to GS-2 (Regionalism & National Integration). The 'Sons of the Soil' doctrine (domicile-based reservation in state jobs) often clashes with the constitutional mandate of Single Citizenship and Article 16(2).

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