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    Question

    According to the Constitution at its commencement, who

    qualifies as a citizen of India?
    A Any person who was born in the territory of India or has been ordinarily resident in India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Any person who has resided in India for at least ten years, regardless of their place of birth or parents' place of birth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Any person who has acquired Indian citizenship through naturalization procedures, regardless of their birth or residence history Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Any person who was born in India or either of whose parents was born in India, or who has been ordinarily resident in India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Any person who was born in India and has lived abroad for more than five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 5 Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution: At the commencement of this Constitution, every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and— (a) who was born in the territory of India; or (b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or (c) who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years immediately preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India.

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