UPSC Polity Question
A person is born outside India, has either of his parents a citizen of India at the time of his birth, and his birth is registered at an Indian consulate within one year of the date of birth. Such a person is entitled to citizenship of India by way of:
A. Birth
B. Descent
C. Registration
D. Naturalisation
Correct Answer:
B. Descent
Explanation:
This scenario describes the conditions for acquiring Indian citizenship by 'descent'. Citizenship by birth applies to those born in India, while registration and naturalisation have different sets of conditions.