The power to enact a law relating to the citizenship of India is left to _____ under the provisions of Article 11 of the Indian Constitution.

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The power to enact a law relating to the citizenship of India is left to _____ under the provisions of Article 11 of the Indian Constitution.

A: President

B: Council of ministers

C: House of people

D: Parliament

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: Parliament.

Article 11 of the Indian Constitution states that "Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law". This means that the Parliament has the power to make any provision concerning the acquisition and termination of citizenship and any other matter relating to citizenship. The President, the Council of Ministers, and the House of People do not have this power under the Constitution.