Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism — Prelims Questions

Which of the following acts allows the Central Government to designate an individual as a terrorist?

Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF): 1. FATF is an inter-governmental body established to combat money laundering and terror financing. 2. Being placed on FATF's 'grey list' implies a country is actively sponsoring terrorism. 3. Pakistan was removed from the FATF 'grey list' in 2022. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following attacks is NOT primarily attributed to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)?

Consider the following statements regarding India's constitutional provisions related to national security: 1. Article 355 mandates the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance. 2. Article 356 allows for the imposition of President's Rule in states facing severe internal disturbance, including those caused by cross-border terrorism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a common method used for terror financing by Pakistan-sponsored groups?

The term 'Asymmetric Warfare Doctrine' in the context of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism against India primarily refers to:

Which of the following is a key feature of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 2019 amendments?

The 'PLIST' mnemonic, in the context of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, helps recall:

Which of the following is a direct consequence of Pakistan's continued presence on the FATF 'grey list' (prior to its removal in 2022)? 1. Difficulty in obtaining loans from international financial institutions. 2. Automatic designation as a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' by the UN. 3. Increased scrutiny of its financial transactions by global banks. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The 2016 Uri attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack led to a significant shift in India's counter-terrorism strategy, characterized by: