Q114 · UPPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · General Studies

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Which Articles of Indian Constitution are related to citizenship?

A Article 3 to 10
B Article 4 to 11
C Article 5 to 11
D Article 6 to 11

Correct answer: (c) Article 5 to 11

Explanation

  1. A

    Article 3 to 10

    Articles 3 to 10 mix the Union-and-its-territory chapter (1–4) with only part of citizenship. Article 3 is formation of new States, not citizenship.

  2. B

    Article 4 to 11

    Articles 4 to 11 still include Article 4 (laws under Articles 2 and 3) and omit the opening citizenship article.

  3. C

    Article 5 to 11

    Articles 5 to 11 in Part II are the citizenship cluster: citizenship at commencement, migration, registration, Commonwealth, Parliament’s power, and interpretation. That is the official key.

  4. D

    Article 6 to 11

    Articles 6 to 11 skip Article 5, which defines citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

Summary. Official key is (c) Articles 5 to 11. Part II is wholly citizenship; Part I (Articles 1–4) is territory. Do not start the citizenship band at 3, 4 or 6. Honour the stored letter (c).