Q89 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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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 1 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 | | |
D 2 and 3 | |

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    1 only. One citizenship; the paper also keys a single domicile. A naturalised citizen may become President. Citizenship can be deprived on the Act’s grounds.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. India is not a ‘citizen by birth only’ presidency (cf. US). Naturalised citizens have been eligible.

  3. C

    1 and 3 | | |

    1 and 3. Statement 3 is false.

  4. D

    2 and 3 | |

    2 and 3. Both fail.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. The Constitution gives one citizenship. Statement 1 is keyed correct. The President need not be a citizen-by-birth only, and citizenship can be taken away under the Citizenship Act.

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