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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 1: Making of the Constitution›Citizenship (Art 5-11)
Constitutional provisions and modes of acquisition & loss of Indian citizenship
Articles 5-11 of the Constitution deal with citizenship at commencement, while the Citizenship Act 1955 regulates acquisition and loss.
Memory Hooks
| Mode | Basic Condition | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Born in India | Subject to parent's status |
| Descent | Born outside India | Father/mother citizen at birth |
| Naturalisation | Residencies & skill | Must know 8th Schedule language |
| Incorporation | Foreign territory | Govt specifies persons |
Renunciation
(Voluntary declaration)
Voluntary declaration
A citizen gives up citizenship formally.
Termination
(Automatic on foreign)
Automatic on foreign
Acquiring foreign citizenship ends Indian status.
Deprivation
(Compulsory by Govt)
Compulsory by Govt
Done for fraud or disloyalty.
Article 9
(No dual citizenship)
No dual citizenship
Voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship bars Indian rights.
President grants citizenshipMinistry of Home Affairs
Citizenship matters are handled by MHA, not the President.
Dual citizenship is allowedSingle citizenship only
India strictly follows single citizenship under Article 9.
Fundamental Rights for allSome rights only for citizens
Arts 15, 16, 19, 29, 30 are exclusively for Indian citizens.
Q1.Which Article empowers Parliament to regulate citizenship by law?
Q2.Under the Citizenship Act 1955, how many modes of acquiring citizenship are provided?