Which Articles of Indian Constitution are related to citizenship?

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  1. Article 3 to 10
  2. Article 4 to 11
  3. Article 5 to 11
  4. Article 6 to 11

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Option 3 : Article 5 to 11
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The correct answer is Article 5 to 11.

Key Points

  • Citizenship is listed in the Union List under the Constitution. The Constitution does not define the term ‘citizen’ but details of various categories of persons who are entitled to citizenship are given in Part 2 (Articles 5 to 11).

Important Points

  • Article 5: Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution At the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India.
  • Article 6: It provided rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.
  • Article 7: Provided Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.
  • Article 8: Provided Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
  • Article 9: Provided that if any person voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State will no longer be a citizen of India.
  • Article 10: It says that every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the foregoing provisions of this Part shall, subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament, continue to be such citizen.
  • Article 11: It empowers Parliament to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all matters relating to it.
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