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UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 89

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 and 3
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Answer: (A) 1 only

Explanation

India has single citizenship and a single domicile. A naturalised citizen can become President, and naturalised citizens can be deprived of citizenship (Section 10, Citizenship Act).