UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q2

Polity

Hard · Miscellaneous public-order legislation

Consider the following pairs of offences and the legislation that actually penalises them:

1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 : Wearing a police or military uniform without authority, with intent to deceive

2. Indian Arms Act, 1959 : Reckless or celebratory firing of firearms endangering personal safety

3. Official Secrets Act, 1923 : Determining whether a confession made to a police officer is admissible as evidence in court

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?