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 citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationThe Constitution of India addresses the issue of citizenship in Part II (Articles 5 to 11).It provides a framework for determining who would be considered a citizen of India on January 26, 1950. Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship, where citizens owe allegiance only to the Indian Union.Indian citizenship ends if a person voluntarily acquired foreign citizenship.A person can acquire only one domicile by choice by taking up fixed residence in a state or region.Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, the Head of the State is the President and as per the Indian constitution both a citizen by birth as well as a naturalised citizen are eligible for the office of President.Statement 3 is incorrect: A foreigner who has previously received Indian citizenship, can be deprived of his citizenship.The Citizenship Act (1955) provides for acquisition and loss of citizenship.Indian citizenship can be terminated in cases where: the citizenship is obtained by fraud, shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India, unlawfully exchanged goods or information w
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