Consider the following statements:
1.In India, citizenship can only be acquired or terminated through constitutional amendments.
2.Only Parliament has the authority to legislate on matters of citizenship.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements:
1.In India, citizenship can only be acquired or terminated through constitutional amendments.
2.Only Parliament has the authority to legislate on matters of citizenship.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect: While the Constitution of India provides for the regulation of citizenship (under Articles 5 to 11), citizenship can be acquired or terminated through legislation by Parliament, not just through constitutional amendments. The primary law governing citizenship in India is the Citizenship Act of 1955, and any changes to the law can be made through ordinary legislation, not constitutional amendments.

Statement 2 is correct: According to Article 11 of the Constitution of India, Parliament has the exclusive authority to make laws regarding the acquisition and termination of citizenship. No other body or institution can legislate on citizenship matters.

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Consider the following statements: 1.In India, citizenship can only be acquired or terminated through constitutional amendments. 2.Only Parliament has the authority to legislate on matters of citizenship. Which of the above given statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2