X was an American citizen and shifted to India. In few years, he became a citizen of India. What are the rights he has got as a result of acquiring Indian citizenship?

He can vote.

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He can contest in elections but cannot form his own organisation.

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He can contest in elections and can form his own organisation.

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He can criticise the government.

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Solution

The correct options are
A He can vote.
C He can contest in elections and can form his own organisation.
D He can criticise the government.
The rights given to every citizen help to participate directly or indirectly in the administration. This includes the right to vote, contest in elections, form organisations, criticise the government, and hold public office.

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