With reference to India, Consider the following pairs:
Action : The Act under which it is covered
- Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
- Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — Only two
This question tests knowledge of various Acts related to law enforcement and public safety. Out of the three pairs, two are correctly matched while one pair incorrectly associates an offense with the wrong Act.
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: The Official Secrets Act, 1923 indeed prohibits unauthorized wearing of naval, military, air force, police, or other official uniforms under Section 7.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Knowingly misleading or interfering with a police officer or military officer is covered under The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (Section 6), not the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 explicitly includes provisions against celebratory gunfire that endangers human life or personal safety of others.
📝 Short Notes: Official Secrets Act, 1923 & Arms Act
| Act | Key Provisions |
|---|---|
| Official Secrets Act, 1923 |
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| Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 |
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