Which Articles of the Constitution deal with citizenship?

Correct Answer: Articles 5 to 11

Part II of the Constitution of India deals with Citizenship. The relevant constitutional provisions covering various aspects of Indian citizenship at the time of the commencement of the Constitution are contained in Articles 5 to 11.

Here is a breakdown of what these articles cover:

• Article 5: Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

• Article 6: Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.

• Article 7: Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.

• Article 8: Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.

• Article 9: Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens.

• Article 10: Continuance of the rights of citizenship.

• Article 11: Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.