UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution explicitly empowers only the President of India to notify rules for all the matters relating to citizenship. 2. The Freedoms under Article 19 of the Constitution are available only to citizens and not to non-citizens. 3. Only an Indian citizen can become a Judge of the Supreme Court. 4. A person is not eligible to be appointed as the President of India if he has acquired citizenship by naturalization. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution (Article 11) empowers the Parliament, not the President, to make laws regarding citizenship. Statement 2 is correct: The six freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 are available only to citizens of India. Statement 3 is correct: Article 124(3) specifies that a person must be a citizen of India to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Statement 4 is incorrect: Unlike the USA, India allows both a citizen by birth and a naturalized citizen to be eligible for the office of the President.