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Citizenship

Question
CBSEENPO11021171

Distinguish between Citizen and Alien.

 

Solution

Citizen and Alien

Citizen

Alien

(a) A citizen owes allegiance to his country.

(a) An alien does not owe allegiance.

(b) A citizen has political and fundamental rights.

(b) An alien does not have any right to participate in government process.

(c) At the time of war a citizen can be compelled by the government to join military service.

(c)An alien cannot be compelled to undertake military activities.