Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) - Article 5
Explanation:
Article 5 of the Indian Constitution defines citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution (26th January 1950). It grants Indian citizenship to:
- People born in India.
- People with at least one parent born in India.
- People who had resided in India for at least five years before the commencement of the Constitution.
This provision ensured that individuals meeting these conditions were automatically recognized as Indian citizens when the Constitution came into effect.
Information Booster:
Citizenship Provisions in the Indian Constitution (Part II, Articles 5-11)
Article | Provision |
Article 5 | Defines citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. A person is considered a citizen if they were born in India, either parent was born in India, or they had been ordinarily residing in India for at least five years before January 26, 1950. |
Article 6 | Grants citizenship to individuals who migrated from Pakistan to India before July 19, 1948, provided they have resided in India since their migration or have been registered as a citizens by the government. |
Article 7 | Specifies citizenship rights of individuals who migrated to Pakistan but later returned to India under a resettlement permit. |
Article 8 | Grants citizenship to persons of Indian origin residing outside India who register as Indian citizens with an Indian diplomatic or consular office. |
Article 9 | States that individuals who voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country cease to be Indian citizens. |
Article 10 | Ensures that individuals recognized as citizens under the Constitution continue to enjoy citizenship rights, subject to laws made by Parliament. |
Article 11 | Empower Parliament to regulate citizenship, including acquisition and termination, through legislation. |
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