Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions of cit...
Part II of the Indian Constitution, consisting of Articles 5 to 11, deals with the provisions of citizenship. These articles outline various aspects of who can become a citizen of India and the rights and privileges associated with it.
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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions of cit...
The correct answer is option 'B' - Part II.
The Indian Constitution deals with the provisions of citizenship in Part II. Part II of the Indian Constitution contains Articles 5 to 11, which define the various aspects of citizenship in India. Let's break down the provisions of citizenship as mentioned in Part II:
1. Article 5: This article states that at the commencement of the Constitution, every person who has his/her domicile in the territory of India and who was born in India, or either of whose parents was born in India, or who has been ordinarily resident in India for not less than five years immediately preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India.
2. Article 6: This article deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who migrated to India from Pakistan. It states that a person who has migrated to India from Pakistan shall be deemed to be a citizen of India if he/she fulfills certain conditions mentioned in the article.
3. Article 7: This article deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947. It states that a person who has migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, but later returns to India, shall be deemed to be a citizen of India if he/she fulfills certain conditions mentioned in the article.
4. Article 8: This article deals with the rights of citizenship of persons of Indian origin residing outside India. It states that any person of Indian origin who is residing outside India and who has not acquired the citizenship of any other country, shall be eligible to become a citizen of India if he/she fulfills certain conditions mentioned in the article.
5. Article 9: This article deals with the termination of citizenship. It states that any person who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of any foreign country shall cease to be a citizen of India.
6. Article 10: This article deals with the continuation of the rights of citizenship. It states that any person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the provisions of Part II shall continue to be such citizen subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by the Parliament.
7. Article 11: This article empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law. It gives the Parliament the authority to make provisions with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship, and all other matters relating to citizenship.
So, Part II of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions for citizenship in India, covering aspects such as birth, domicile, migration, and acquisition of citizenship. It defines who is considered a citizen of India and the conditions under which a person can become a citizen or cease to be a citizen.