In which Part of the Constitution of India we find the provisions relating to citizenship ?

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  1. Part I
  2. Part II
  3. Part VII
  4. Part IX

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Option 2 : Part II
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The correct answer is Part II.

Key Points

  • Citizenship is listed in the Union List under the Constitution and thus is under the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament.
  • The Constitution does not define the term ‘citizen’ but details of various categories of persons who are entitled to citizenship are given in Part 2 (Articles 5 to 11).
  • Unlike other provisions of the Constitution, which came into being on January 26, 1950, these articles were enforced on November 26, 1949, itself, when the Constitution was adopted.
  • ​Hence option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

  • Acquisition and Determination of Indian Citizenship
  • There are five ways in which Indian citizenship can be acquired: birth, descent, registration, naturalization and incorporation of Territory.
  • The provisions are listed under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    1. By Birth
    2. By Descent
    3. By Registration
    4. By Naturalisation
    5. By Incorporation of Territory
    6. Special Provisions as to Citizenship of Persons Covered by the Assam Accord
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