Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The Constitution of India provides for one citizenship only.
Reason R: A foreigner, not being an illegal migrant, can acquire Indian citizenship, on application for naturalisation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Unlike some federal countries such as the USA, India provides only single citizenship for the entire nation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Citizenship determines the legal relationship between an individual and the state. The Constitution of India provides rules regarding citizenship and related rights.

Step 1: Examine Assertion A. India follows the principle of: \[ \text{Single Citizenship} \] This means every Indian citizen holds citizenship of India only and not separate state citizenship. Therefore, Assertion A is correct.

Step 2: Examine Reason R. Under the Citizenship Act, a foreigner who is not an illegal migrant may acquire Indian citizenship through: \[ \text{Naturalisation} \] subject to fulfillment of legal conditions. Thus, Reason R is also correct.

Step 3: Check whether R explains A. Reason R discusses one method of acquiring citizenship. However, it does not explain why India follows single citizenship. Hence, Reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A.

Step 4: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A}} \]