Q21. Which act in India provides for the declaration of associations as unlawful?
a) The National Security Act, 1980
b) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
c) The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
d) The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
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Correct Answer: b) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Explanation: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, provides for the declaration of associations as unlawful if they engage in activities that threaten India’s sovereignty and integrity.
Q22. Which principle of extradition states that a suspect cannot be extradited for an offence that is not a crime in the requested country?
a) Double criminality
b) Rule of specialty
c) Political offence exception
d) Non-transfer of convicted spies
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Correct Answer: a) Double criminality
Explanation: The principle of double criminality requires that the act for which extradition is sought must be a crime in both the requesting and the requested countries.
Q23. What is the maximum penalty for hostage-taking for terrorist purposes under the Norwegian Penal Code?
a) 5 years imprisonment
b) 10 years imprisonment
c) 12 years imprisonment
d) 15 years imprisonment
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Correct Answer: c) 12 years imprisonment
Explanation: Under the Norwegian Penal Code, the maximum penalty for hostage-taking for terrorist purposes is 12 years imprisonment, reflecting the severity of such acts.
Q24. Which act in India was introduced to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
a) The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023
b) The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
c) The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
d) The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
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Correct Answer: c) The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
Explanation: The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, was introduced to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as part of efforts to modernize India’s legal framework for evidence.
Q25. Which international convention focuses on the suppression of terrorist bombings?
a) The Geneva Conventions
b) The Rome Statute
c) The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings
d) The Convention against Torture
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Correct Answer: c) The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings
Explanation: The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings aims to criminalize the use of explosive devices in terrorist attacks and enhance international cooperation in combating such acts.
Q26. What is the primary goal of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?
a) Regulating foreign trade
b) Preventing unlawful activities and associations
c) Protecting intellectual property
d) Managing natural resources
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Correct Answer: b) Preventing unlawful activities and associations
Explanation: The primary goal of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is to prevent activities and associations that threaten India’s sovereignty and integrity.
Q27. Which principle allows states to refuse extradition requests for offences that are considered political in nature?
a) Double criminality
b) Rule of specialty
c) Political offence exception
d) Non-transfer of convicted spies
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Correct Answer: c) Political offence exception
Explanation: The political offence exception allows states to refuse extradition requests if the offence for which extradition is sought is considered political in nature.
Q28. What is the maximum penalty for aggravated terrorist acts under the Norwegian Penal Code?
a) 20 years imprisonment
b) 25 years imprisonment
c) 30 years imprisonment
d) 35 years imprisonment
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Correct Answer: c) 30 years imprisonment
Explanation: Under the Norwegian Penal Code, the maximum penalty for aggravated terrorist acts is 30 years imprisonment, reflecting the severity of such acts.
Q29. Which act in India provides for the establishment of Special Courts to handle terrorism-related cases?
a) The National Security Act, 1980
b) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
c) The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
d) The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
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Correct Answer: b) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Explanation: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, includes provisions for the establishment of Special Courts to expedite the trial of terrorism-related cases.
Q30. Which international body adopted Resolution 1373 to combat terrorism?
a) The International Criminal Court
b) The United Nations Security Council
c) The European Union
d) The International Court of Justice
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Correct Answer: b) The United Nations Security Council
Explanation: The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 in 2001 to enhance international efforts to combat terrorism, including measures to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism.