Citizenship

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: According to the Citizenship Act of India, an Indian citizen does not automatically lose citizenship if they acquire the citizenship of another country during times of war. Loss of Indian citizenship due to acquiring foreign citizenship can happen only when a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, but not automatically during wartime. The termination of Indian citizenship due to acquisition of foreign citizenship is dealt with under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and doesn't specifically relate to wartime circumstances.

Statement 2 is correct: An Indian citizen can renounce their Indian citizenship by making a formal declaration as per the Citizenship Rules, 2009. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person who desires to renounce Indian citizenship must submit a declaration to the Government of India, and the process for renouncing citizenship is governed by the rules laid out in the Citizenship Rules, 2009.