With reference to India, consider the following pairs: 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military…

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms — The Official Secrets Act, 1923. 2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties — The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. 3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others — The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Solution

Per the official UPSC key, the answer is C. Most coaching keys argued B — interfering with officer is under Official Secrets Act not Evidence Act.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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