Explanation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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