Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

Section 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 deals with calling of_______________?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Of armed forces in any area for the prevention and punishment of terrorist acts
  • B. Of civil armed forces in any area for the prevention and punishment of terrorist acts
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 4 provides for calling in both the armed forces and the civil armed forces in an area to prevent and punish terrorist acts. The combined option is correct because the section is not limited to either force alone.

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