UPSC Polity Question
Among the following candidates, who will acquire Indian Citizenship?
A. A non-domiciled person born in India after 15 august 1947 but before 26 January 1950.
B. A person of Indian origin (PIO) residing in India for 5 years before making application for registration.
C. A person who is married to a citizen of India without residing in India.
D. A PIO who came to Assam before January 1, 1966 from Bangladesh.
Correct Answer:
D. A PIO who came to Assam before January 1, 1966 from Bangladesh.
Explanation:
Option A is incorrect: The date range is not as specified for citizenship by birth. Option B is incorrect: A PIO needs to be ordinarily resident in India for seven years, not five, before applying for registration. Option C is incorrect: A person married to an Indian citizen must also be ordinarily resident in India for seven years before applying. Option D is correct: This is a special provision added by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, as part of the Assam Accord.