Question

Explain the different ways to acquire Indian citizenship?

Answer 1

Solution:
The word ‘citizen’ is derived from ‘city’. In most cases, it refers to an individual who is native to an area or a region. ​

A citizen of a country is a person who legally belongs to it. They also enjoy certain rights and protection from ​the government. ​

1. By Birth -
   • A person who is born in India becomes an Indian citizen naturally.
   • Both the parents of the child must be Indian citizens by the time of the birth.
2. By Descent
   • A child born in a foreign country with at least one Indian parent becomes an Indian citizen by descent.
   • The parents must register the child’s information in an Indian consulate within a year of the birth.
3. By Registration
   • A person of Indian origin, residing in India for at least seven years can become an Indian citizen via registration.
   • If a foreigner marries an Indian, they can become a citizen after living in India for a certain amount of time.
4. By naturalisation
   • A foreigner can become an Indian citizen if they do not belong to a state where Indians are prevented from becoming citizens by naturalisation.
   • The person needs to surrender their citizenship of the other country.