New Delhi, June 25 -- What is the difference between Indian nationality and citizenship? How can one know if they are an Indian national or a citizen? How is citizenship decided? What documents are required to prove your nationality or Indian citizenship? These questions have become relevant, especially after the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that a passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship.

Many use citizenship and nationality interchangeably, but legally, they are different.

Nationality is a broader concept. It is acquired by birth or adoption, marriage, or descent. Citizenship, meanwhile, is a specific legal relationship between a state and a person, bestowing certain rights and responsibilities. It does not ha...