Polity Chapters

1. Evolution of Indian Constitution2. Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution3. Different Sources of the Indian Constitution4. Important Articles of the Constitution5. Important Amendments of the Constitution6. Some Special features of the Indian Constitution7. Federal and Unitary features of the Indian Union8. The Preamble9. Lapse of Paramountcy10. Integration and Merger of Indian States11. The Union and its Territories12. Reorganization of States13. Citizenship14. Fundamental Rights15. Directive Principles of State Policy16. Fundamental Duties17. Procedure of Amending the Constitution18. Executive of the Union19. The Parliament of India20. President of India21. Vice President22. Prime Minister23. Council of Ministers24. Lok Sabha25. Rajya Sabha26. Vidhan Sabha27. Vidhan Parishad28. Governor29. Chief Minister30. State Council of Ministers31. The Parliament of India32. NITI Aayog33. Executive of the States34. Special Position of J and K35. Panchayats36. Municipalities37. The Supreme Court38. The High Court39. Inter-State Council40. Finance Commission41. Planning Commission42. National Development Council43. National Integration Council44. Inter State Relations45. Emergency Provisions46. Public Service Commissions47. Election48. Delimitation Commission of India49. The Official Languages50. National Symbols51. Glossary of Constitutional Terms

Citizenship

“Citizenship defines the legal status and relationship between an individual and the Indian state, outlining rights and duties.”

Definition

Citizenship is the status of a person recognized under the law as a legal member of a sovereign state.

Constitutional Provisions

The provisions regarding citizenship are primarily found in Part II (Articles 5 to 11) of the Indian Constitution.

Modes of Acquiring Citizenship

  • By Birth: Anyone born in India before 1987 is a citizen. Conditions changed after that as per amendments.
  • By Descent: Citizenship can be acquired if parents are Indian citizens.
  • By Registration: Certain categories like overseas citizens, persons of Indian origin can register.
  • By Naturalization: Foreign nationals can become citizens by fulfilling residency and other criteria.
  • By Incorporation of Territory: When new territory is merged with India.

Termination of Citizenship

Citizenship may be terminated by renunciation, deprivation, or termination as per the Citizenship Act.

Previous Year Questions

  • HSSC 2018: Under which part of the Constitution is citizenship defined?
  • Part II (Articles 5 to 11)
  • SSC JE 2019: Name any two modes of acquiring Indian citizenship.
  • By Birth and By Naturalization
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