Consider the following statements: 1. Articles 371 A to 371 I was inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa. 2. Constitutions of India and the United States of America envisage a dual policy (The Union and the States) but a single citizenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is correct. Articles 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India through various amendments to provide special provisions and safeguards to meet regional demands and protect the interests of certain states, including Nagaland (371A), Assam (371B), Manipur (371C), Andhra Pradesh (371D/E), Sikkim (371F), Mizoram (371G), Arunachal Pradesh (371H), and Goa (371I). 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution of India envisages a dual polity (Union and States) but provides for only single citizenship (citizenship of India). The United States of America also has a dual polity but provides for dual citizenship (citizenship of the USA and citizenship of the state where a person resides). 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. A naturalized citizen of India can be deprived of his citizenship by the government under certain conditions specified in the Citizenship Act, 1955 (e.g., obtaining citizenship by fraud, showing disloyalty to the Constitution, unlawful trading with an enemy during war). 4. Based on the official answer key (D), only statement 1 is correct.