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Q · CitizenshipMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship in India: 1. The Constitution provides for dual citizenship. 2. The Constitution of India defines who shall be citizens at the commencement of the Constitution. 3. Parliament has the power to regulate the right of citizenship by law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicCitizenship
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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India provides for single citizenship (Union citizenship) only — so Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 5 defines citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. Article 11 empowers Parliament to make laws on citizenship. So, Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 and 3 only