UPSC PRELIMS · POLITY · CITIZENSHIP

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?

Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.

EXPLANATION

India has single citizenship, but the other two statements are false: birth alone is not the only route to the highest constitutional office and citizenship can be deprived under law.

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