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Whoever commits offence under section 11-J of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 shall be punishable on conviction with imprisonment for a term not less than__________________?

Correct answer: A. Five years

  • A. Five years
  • B. Seven years
  • C. Ten years
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The punishment prescribed for an offence under section 11-J includes imprisonment of not less than five years, subject to the other terms of the statutory penalty. The seven- and ten-year figures are not the minimum specified here.

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