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Q: A person can acquire Indian citizenship by naturalization if the person is ordinarily a resident of India for ––––– years.
  • A. 9
  • B. 15
  • C. 5
  • D. 12
Correct Answer: Option D - Citizenship of India by naturalization can be acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in India for twelve years (throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application and for eleven years in the aggregate fourteen years preceding the twelve months).
D. Citizenship of India by naturalization can be acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in India for twelve years (throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application and for eleven years in the aggregate fourteen years preceding the twelve months).

Explanations:

Citizenship of India by naturalization can be acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in India for twelve years (throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application and for eleven years in the aggregate fourteen years preceding the twelve months).