The expression 'every person' in Article 5 of Constitution includes _________________.

A prisoner

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Member of Defence forces

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Person living within the territory of India

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
The expression 'every person' in Article 5 of the Constitution includes a prisoner, member of defense forces, and person living within the territory of India. Article 5 lays down two conditions that need to be fulfilled to entitle a person the citizenship by domicile.

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