Which of the following is not a condition to acquire Indian citizenship?

The correct answer is Acquire property.

Key Points

• Indian citizenship can be acquired through birth, as per the Citizenship Act, 1955.
• Citizenship can also be attained by descent, which applies to individuals born outside India to Indian parents.
• Naturalisation is a process where a foreign national residing in India for a specified period can apply for citizenship.
• Acquiring property in India is not a valid condition for obtaining Indian citizenship.

Additional Information

• Citizenship by Birth
  • Any person born in India on or after January 26, 1950, but before July 1, 1987, is a citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his/her parents.
  • After July 1, 1987, the person born in India can claim citizenship if either of the parents is an Indian citizen at the time of his/her birth.
• Citizenship by Descent
  • A person born outside India on or after January 26, 1950, but before December 10, 1992, is a citizen of India if his/her father was a citizen of India at the time of his/her birth.
  • After December 10, 1992, either of the parents must be an Indian citizen for the person to claim citizenship by descent.
• Citizenship by Registration
  • A person of Indian origin who has been a resident in India for seven years can apply for citizenship through registration.
  • Married spouses of Indian citizens can also apply for citizenship by registration after seven years of residency.
• Citizenship by Naturalisation
  • A foreign national can apply for Indian citizenship if they have resided in India for the past 12 years and satisfy other qualifications as prescribed by the government.
  • Applicants must demonstrate an intention to reside in India permanently.