state gov TSPSC Group 3 (తెలంగాణ గ్రూప్ 3) 2023 Mock Test Series General Knowledge Polity Basics of Constitution
Consider the following statements regarding Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958.
1. One of the special powers under this Act is to use force, including opening fire, even to the extent of causing death if prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons or carrying arms and weapons, etc. are in force in the disturbed area
2. The Act provides that only the Central Government can declare an area as a ‘disturbed area’ where AFSPA can be applied.
3. As per the Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance.
4 It is currently applicable in the State of Nagaland, Assam, and Meghalaya.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
1, 2 and 3
2
1 and 2 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
All of the above