Which of the following countries follow ‘Jus Sanguinis’ (Right of Blood) principle of guaranteeing citizenship? 1. India 2. Germany 3. Canada 4. United States Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 2 and 4 only

Answer: B

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Explanations –

India– India primarily follows the Jus Sanguinis principle, where citizenship is determined by the citizenship of parents, especially after amendments to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Germany– Germany also follows the Jus Sanguinis principle, where citizenship is based on descent from German parents rather than place of birth.
Canada– Canada follows the Jus Soli (Right of Soil) principle, granting citizenship to anyone born on Canadian soil, regardless of their parents’ citizenship.
United States– The United States primarily follows the Jus Soli principle, granting citizenship to anyone born within its territory as per the 14th Amendment to its Constitution.