What happens when an Indian citizen renounces their citizenship?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) They lose their Indian citizenship

Explanation:

• When an Indian citizen renounces citizenship, they voluntarily give up their Indian nationality.
• As per the Citizenship Act, 1955, on renunciation, the person ceases to be an Indian citizen from the date of such declaration.

Information Booster:

• Renunciation applies mostly to individuals who acquire foreign citizenship.
• The government issues a certificate of renunciation to formalize the process.
• Minors automatically lose citizenship if both parents renounce theirs.
• India does not allow dual citizenship—if one voluntarily takes foreign nationality, Indian citizenship is lost.
• Persons renouncing citizenship cannot enjoy constitutional rights reserved for Indian citizens (like voting, contesting elections, etc.).

Additional Information:

• Article 5: Deals with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution (26 January 1950).
• Article 6: Rights of citizenship for persons who migrated from Pakistan to India.
• Article 7: Covers people who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, and their rights.
• Article 8: Rights of citizenship of Indian origin persons residing outside India.
• Article 9: A person who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign state shall not be an Indian citizen.
• Article 10: Says that every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India shall continue to be such, subject to provisions of any law made by Parliament.
• Article 11: Empowers Parliament to make laws regarding the acquisition and termination of citizenship.