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Q39. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

  1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
  2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
  3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: India provides for single citizenship and single domicile across the entire territory of the Union (reiterated in Pradeep Jain v. Union of India).

Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, both a citizen by birth and a naturalised citizen are eligible to become the President (Head of State), unlike in the USA where only a natural-born citizen is eligible.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Under Section 10 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, citizenship acquired by registration or naturalisation can be deprived by the Central Government on grounds of fraud, disloyalty to the Constitution, or trading with the enemy during war.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Identify absolute phrasing: 'under any circumstances' in Statement 3 is an extreme claim. No legal framework confers irrevocable rights without exceptions. Eliminating Statement 3 narrows options down to (a) 1 only or (b) 2 only.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q39)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q39

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 39 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Identify absolute phrasing: 'under any circumstances' in Statement 3 is an extreme claim. No legal framework confers irrevocable rights without exceptions. Eliminating Statement 3 narrows options down to (a) 1 only or (b) 2 only.

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