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Q · CitizenshipMedium · 45s
Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
TopicCitizenship
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The five ways are: birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation of territory. ‘Declaration’ is not one.
Final Answer: Option D — By declaration