Indian Polity PYQ 67 of 375 · The Citizenship

Indian citizenship cannot be obtained by –

  1. ABirth
  2. BNaturalization
  3. CAbsorbing any part of land
  4. DDepositing money in Indian Banks

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (d) Depositing money in Indian Banks

Explanation

Under the Citizenship Act, 1955 (as amended from time to time), Indian citizenship can be acquired through the following methods-(1) by birth, (2) by descent, (3) by registration, (4) by naturalization and (5) by incorporation of a territory into India. Depositing money in an Indian bank is a commercial act. It is not a method of acquiring citizenship.

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