Polity & Governance2023
With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Action The Act under which it is covered
- Unauthorised of the official
- Knowingly misleading or
- Celebratory gunfire which
can endanger the personal safety of others The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Explanation
The correct option is "Only two" pairs are matched correctly. The first pair is incorrectly matched; unauthorized use of police or military uniforms pertains to the "Army Act, 1950" rather than the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The second pair is correct as the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, establishes guidelines about misleading police officers during investigations. The third pair is also correctly matched, as the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019, addresses issues related to celebratory gunfire due to its potential danger to public safety. This illustrates the importance of understanding the specific provisions and applicability of various laws to effectively answer questions in exams like the UPSC Prelims.