In the context of Indian Citizenship, the term ‘Deprivation’ refers to: |ForumIAS

[A] The voluntary renunciation of citizenship by an individual.

[B] The termination of citizenship due to the acquisition of foreign nationality.

[C] The compulsory cancellation of citizenship by the government under certain conditions.

[D] The automatic loss of citizenship when a person stays abroad for more than 10 years.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Deprivation is the authority of the central government to revoke Indian citizenship under certain circumstances. Citizenship may be forcibly terminated if:
- It was acquired through fraudulent means.
- The individual has acted disloyally towards the Indian Constitution.
- The person has engaged in unlawful trade or communication with an enemy during wartime.
- Within five years of acquiring citizenship by registration or naturalization, the individual has been sentenced to imprisonment for at least two years in any country.
- The individual has continuously resided outside India for seven years without maintaining connections with the country.