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Which of the following statements is correct regarding Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

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Citizenship · Indian Polity
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Indian citizenship may be acquired by birth under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

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Option A — OCI status can be granted to PIOs from countries that permit dual citizenship under their laws.

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