UPSC Polity Question
Which among the following group of persons are eligible for Indian citizenship? 1. A person born in India on or after December 3, 2004 irrespective of the nationality of his/her parents. 2. A person born outside India on or after December 3, 2004 and having one of the parents as citizen of India. 3. A person of Indian origin who is ordinarily resident in India for seven years before making an application for registration. 4. A person resided in India for not less than eleven years during the last fourteen years. Select the correct answer form the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer:
D. 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: After Dec 3, 2004, a person born in India is a citizen only if both parents are citizens, or one is a citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant. Statement 2 is incorrect: For citizenship by descent after Dec 3, 2004, the birth must also be registered at an Indian consulate. Statement 3 is correct: This is a valid condition for acquiring citizenship by registration. Statement 4 is correct: This is part of the residency requirement for acquiring citizenship by naturalisation.