Q92 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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With reference to India, Consider the following pairs:Action The Act under Which it is covered1.Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 19232.Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 18723.Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?

A Only one
B Only two
C All three
D None

Correct answer: (b) Only two

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. Two of the three Act-tags hold.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Unauthorised police/military uniform is an Official Secrets Act offence. Celebratory gunfire sits in the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019. Misleading a police officer is not an Indian Evidence Act head.

  3. C

    All three

    All three. Pair 2 is the mismatch.

  4. D

    None

    None. Two matches stand.

Summary. Official key is (b) only two. The Official Secrets Act, 1923, punishes unauthorised wearing of police or military uniforms. The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019, covers celebratory firing that endangers others. The Indian Evidence Act does not create the ‘misleading an officer’ offence named in pair 2.

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    Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

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