Consider the following statements:

1. Articles 371A to 371I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. Constitutions of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity (The Union and the States) but a single citizenship.
3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1 and 3
3. 3 only
4. 1 only

Explanation

Only statement 1 is correct

• Articles 371A–371I provide special provisions for states like Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa. India has a single national citizenship, unlike the U.S., which recognises both national and state citizenship. Indian citizenship can be lost by renunciation, termination, or deprivation; naturalised citizens may be deprived on grounds such as fraud.

Answer: (d) 1 only