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?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
1 and 3
D
2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship and a single domicile for the entire country to promote national integration. Statement 2 is the most common trap; unlike the US, where only a natural-born citizen can be President, in India, both citizens by birth and naturalized citizens are eligible to become the Head of State. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Citizenship Act,
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