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Which is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Naturalization
  2. Birth
  3. Descent
  4. Acquiring Property

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Acquiring Property

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Acquiring Property. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person can become a citizen of India through five legal methods- birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, and incorporation of territory. These are the only valid ways to acquire Indian citizenship. Owning or acquiring property in India is not a condition for becoming a citizen.