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    Conditions for acquiring citizenship by an individual born, for example, in January 1990, is laid down in:
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    Conditions for acquiring citizenship by an individual born, for example, in January 1990, is laid down in:

    A.

    The original text of Article 5 of the Constitution of India itself.

    B.

    Subsequent amendments to Article 5 of the Constitution of India.

    C.

    The Citizenship Act, 1955.

    D.

    A series of executive orders issued by the Government of India under Article 73.

    Correct option is C


    The conditions for acquiring citizenship are specifically provided under the Citizenship Act, 1955, which outlines provisions for citizenship by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation of territory. Article 5 in the Constitution initially provided citizenship criteria but is now complemented by the Citizenship Act.

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