With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
Action The Act under which it is covered
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?

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With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

Action	The Act under which it is covered
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?

Apedia · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Only two.

Explanation: Subject: Polity.Context: Criminal Laws and Acts.Details: Pair 1 is correct; Section 6 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 penalizes the unauthorized wearing of military or police uniforms. Pair 2 is incorrect; misleading or obstructing a public servant...

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