Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has acquired Indian citizenship through Naturalisation. This implies that
1. He is entitled to all the rights available to an Indian Citizen except the right to missionary and research work.
2. He can contest for all political/public offices except for the office of President which is reserved for those who are citizens of India by virtue of birth only.
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Both are correct
Incorrect AnswerNeither is correct
Correct AnswerExplanation:
First statement is correct regarding Overseas Citizen of India but not regarding a person who got citizenship by naturalisation.
As an OCI, a person will get the following benefits-
a) Multiple entry, multi- purpose lifelong visa to visit India
b) Exemption from reporting to police authorities for any length of stay in India
c) Party with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields, except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
d) Employment allowed in private sector
Second statement is incorrect. In India, both a citizen by birth as well as a naturalised citizen are eligible for the office of President. Whereas in USA, no person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of their Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President.
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By: Abhipedia