India Exam Junction
[PSSSB Laboratory Technician, 2023]
10. In India, the power to grant citizenship lies with which of the following?
President
Prime Minister
Ministry of Home Affairs
State Governments
Correct Answer :
Ministry of Home Affairs
Solution
In India, the power to grant citizenship is vested in the Ministry of Home Affairs. This ministry is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which governs the acquisition, determination, and termination of Indian citizenship. The President and Prime Minister do not have the direct power to grant citizenship, and while state governments can make recommendations, they do not have the authority to grant it.