Consider the following statements: 1. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was declared first time in Manipur in 1980

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was declared first time in Manipur in 1980 as foreign trained insurgents had become uncontrollable.

2. Under the Act, the army has been deployed to assist the civil administration in the state.

3. Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was passed in 1958 by the Parliament of India.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 only

(d) 1 only

Answer 1

The correct option is: (a) 1, 2 and 3