Citizenship
PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity
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Indian Citizenship - PYQ Points
Constitutional Part: Part II
Articles: Articles 5 to 11
Articles: Articles 5 to 11
1. Citizenship Articles (Articles 5-11)
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Article 5 | Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution of India. |
| Article 8 | Citizenship for persons of Indian origin residing abroad through registration with an Indian diplomatic representative. |
| Article 9 | If a person voluntarily acquires citizenship of a foreign state, Indian citizenship automatically terminates. |
| Article 11 | Power of Parliament to regulate citizenship. |
2. Ways of Acquiring and Losing Citizenship
Modes of acquiring citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955:
- By Birth
- By Descent
- By Registration
- By Naturalization
- By Acquisition of Territory
Important Note: A person who acquires citizenship by birth or by acquisition of territory is eligible for the post of President of India.
Modes of losing citizenship:
- Renunciation
- Termination
- Dep
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