A person who has committed an offence of terrorism under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 and is or has been concerned in the commission, preparation or investigation of an act of terrorism is called___________________?
Correct answer: C. Terrorist
- A. Offender
- B. Inhuman Activist
- C. Terrorist
- D. None of above
Explanation
The statutory term is terrorist for a person who commits a terrorist offence or is concerned with its commission, preparation, or investigation. Offender is a generic description, not the defined term tested here.
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