GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Citizenship in India is governed by Articles 5 – 11 (Part II) of the Constitution. The Citizenship Act, 1955 is the legislation dealing with citizenship.

Detailed explanation-2: -Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Article 5 speaks about the citizenship of India at the commencement of the Constitution (Nov 26, 1949). Article 11 gave powers to the Parliament of India to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights. These are: Right to equality, including equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Governor of a State shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.

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