Question

Legally, Alien is a person who is

• A. not an Indian citizen but lives in India
• B. an Indian citizen but lives in abroad
• C. a foreigner visiting India on tourist visa
• D. an Indian visiting foreign countries very often

Hint:

In law, the word "Alien" does not mean an extraterrestrial creature!
It simply means "Foreigner".
If a person is within a country's boundaries but does not hold its citizenship, they are legally an alien.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the legal concept.
The term "alien" in law refers to a person's citizenship status in relation to a country they are present in or residing in.
Step 2: Apply in the Indian context.
An alien is a person who is NOT an Indian citizen but lives in or is present in India. Such a person owes allegiance to another country or state.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
An Indian living abroad is an emigrant, not an alien. A tourist on a visa is a specific sub-category. The general definition is option (1).
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