A) May belong to any country without qualification
B) May keep the citizenship of any other country
C) Must either reside in India or serve the Government of India for at least one year immediately preceding the date application
D) May acquire it in special cases only
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] A person can acquire citizenship of India through naturalisation if he [a] belongs to a country where the citizens of India are allowed to become subjects or citizens of that country by naturalisation; [b] renounces the citizenship of his country and intimates the renunciation to the government of India; [c] has been residing in India or serving the government for 12 months before the date of making application for naturalisation; [d] possesses a good character; (e) possesses workable knowledge of an Indian language; (f) intends to reside in India or to serve under the Government of India after naturalisation. However, the Government of India can waive any or all of the above conditions in case of a person who has rendered distinguished service in the cause of philosophy science, art, literature, world peace and the like.
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