Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Citizenship'?

Key Points

• Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions related to citizenship.
• Articles 5 to 11 under Part II provide details about the types of citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.
• These articles also lay down the laws for the acquisition and termination of citizenship subsequent to the commencement of the Constitution.
• The Constitution of India, through Part II, provides a single citizenship for the entire country.

Important Points

• Citizenship in India is a single citizenship system, meaning an individual is only a citizen of India and not of any individual state.
• Part II of the Indian Constitution is significant as it lays down the legal framework for determining the status of citizenship in India.
• The Citizenship Act, 1955, further elaborates on the modes of acquiring and losing Indian citizenship.

Additional Information

• Part I
  • Part I of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its territory, including the naming and formation of new states and union territories.
• Part XVII
  • Part XVII of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Republic of India.
  • It includes provisions related to languages used for official purposes, regional languages, and the promotion of Hindi.
• Part VI:
  • Part VI of the Indian Constitution pertains to the states in India.
  • It includes provisions related to the executive, legislature, and judiciary of the states.