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Who has the constitutional power to regulate the right of citizenship by law?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Supreme Court of India
  2. President of India
  3. Parliament of India
  4. Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Parliament of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Parliament of India šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 11 of the Constitution, the Parliament is granted the absolute legislative power to make any provision concerning the acquisition and termination of citizenship. Exercising this exact power, the Parliament enacted the comprehensive Citizenship Act of 1955. This act has been amended multiple times to address shifting geopolitical and domestic realities.