Q1. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. The Constitution 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 statements given above is/are correct?
1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. The Constitution 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 statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Articles 371A to 371I were added through various amendments to preserve the cultural, social, and economic interests of specific regions, addressing their unique needs.
Statement 1 is correct: Articles 371A to 371I were added to meet regional demands of states like Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Although both constitutions allow a dual system of governance, the United States permits dual citizenship, while India adheres to single citizenship.
Statement 3 is also incorrect: In India, a naturalized citizen can lose citizenship if acquired through fraud or disloyalty to the Constitution.