Which of the following statements is are correct 1 Persons domiciled in the territory...........

Indian Polity Citizenship

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Persons domiciled in the territory of India as on eve of independence automatically became Indian citizens.

2. Indian constitution has no provision of dual citizenship

3. A person born in India after July 1, 1987 cannot claim automatic citizenship unless at least one of the parents is an Indian.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 3

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

None

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect regarding the citizenship of India. As a person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July 1987 is citizen of India.
A person born outside India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 10th December 1992 is a citizen of India by descent, if his father was a citizen of India at the time of his birth.
A person born outside India on or after 10th December 1992 is considered as a citizen of India if either of his parents is a citizen of India at the time of his birth.