Q. Which of the following is correct regarding the differences between NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) and PIOs (People of Indian Origin)?
1.NRIs hold Indian citizenship and reside outside India, while PIOs are foreign citizens of Indian origin.
2.NRIs can vote in Indian elections, whereas PIOs cannot.
3.NRIs are Indian citizens by birth, whereas PIOs acquire citizenship through long-term residency in India.
4.NRIs are foreign nationals who previously held Indian citizenship, whereas PIOs are Indian citizens by birth.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. NRIs are Indian citizens who live abroad, while PIOs are foreign nationals who have Indian ancestry but do not hold Indian citizenship. NRIs retain the right to vote in Indian elections while PIOs do not have voting rights in India.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect. While NRIs are Indian citizens (which may include those born in India or those who acquired citizenship later), PIOs do not acquire Indian citizenship through residency; they are foreign nationals and do not have citizenship rights in India. NRIs are not foreign nationals; they are Indian citizens residing abroad. PIOs, on the other hand, are foreign nationals of Indian origin and do not hold Indian citizenship.
Source: The Hindu
