Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India enumerates the provisions for citizenship at the time of commencement of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Article 5.
Article 5 of the Constitution of India enumerates the provisions for citizenship at the time of the commencement of the Constitution, i.e., 26th January 1950. It states that every person who had their domicile in India and fulfilled certain conditions—such as being born in India, having Indian parents, or having resided in India for a specified period—would be considered a citizen of India. This article laid the foundational legal framework for determining Indian citizenship post-independence.