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?

Correct Answer: 1 only

Let us analyze each statement individually to determine its correctness based on the Indian Constitution and relevant laws.

Statement 1 is correct:
Unlike some federal countries such as the United States, which has a dual citizenship (national citizenship and state citizenship) and separate state domiciles, India provides for a single citizenship and single domicile. Article 5 of the Constitution of India establishes a single citizenship for the entire country. All citizens enjoy equal rights throughout the nation regardless of the state in which they reside, and there is no separate citizenship or domicile for individual states.

Statement 2 is incorrect:
In India, the Head of State is the President. According to Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, any citizen of India who meets the age and eligibility criteria can become the President. This includes both a citizen by birth as well as a naturalized citizen. In contrast, in the United States, only a natural-born citizen can become the President, but in India, there is no such restriction.

Statement 3 is incorrect:
Under Section 10 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, citizenship acquired by registration, naturalization, or incorporation of territory can be terminated or deprived by the Government of India under specific circumstances. For instance, if the citizenship was obtained by fraud, false representation, or concealment of material facts, or if the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India, their citizenship can be revoked. Therefore, a foreigner granted citizenship can indeed be deprived of it under specific legal circumstances.

Thus, only statement 1 is correct.