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Whoever involves in kidnapping for reason, hostage-taking or hijacking he committed offence of ________________?

Correct answer: C. Terrorism

  • A. Felony
  • B. High treason
  • C. Terrorism
  • D. Sedition

Explanation

Kidnapping for ransom, hostage-taking, and hijacking are expressly treated as terrorist acts under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Therefore, the offence is terrorism rather than an ordinary felony or an offence against the state such as treason.

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