Who among the following has the authority to recommend on the termination of Indian citizenship?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Ministry of Home Affairs

Explanation:
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (Central Government) has the authority regarding the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
• The Citizenship Act, 1955, empowers the Central Government to prescribe the authority to determine questions of citizenship.
• Administrative decisions regarding citizenship status are handled by the Home Ministry.

Information Booster:
• Ways of Losing Citizenship:
1. Renunciation: Voluntarily giving up citizenship.
2. Termination: Automatically ceases if a person knowingly acquires citizenship of another country.
3. Deprivation: Compulsory termination by the Central Govt (for fraud, disloyalty to Constitution, etc.).

Additional Knowledge:
• Supreme Court (Option A): It interprets the laws but does not administratively terminate citizenship.
• State Government (Option C): States have no power in citizenship matters; India has single citizenship which is a Union subject.
• President (Option B): While the head of state, the executive power lies with the Ministry for these procedures.