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In which year was Person of Indian Origin Card' (PIO) launched in India?

A1999

B2002

C2000

D2005

Answer:

A. 1999

Read Explanation:

PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO) CARD
A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) means a foreign citizen (except a national of 
Pakistan, Afghanistan Bangladesh, China, Iran, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal) 
who at any time held an Indian passport
Or 
who or either of their parents/ grand parents/ great grand parents was born 
and permanently resident in India as defined in Government of India Act, 
1935 and other territories that became part of India thereafter provided 
neither was at any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries ( as referred 
above); 
Or 
Who is a spouse of a citizen of India or a PIO


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