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Major Terror Incidents — Prelims Questions

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Q1easy

Which of the following terror incidents led to the establishment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in India: 1. It was originally enacted in 1967 to deal with unlawful associations. 2. The 2019 amendment to UAPA allows the central government to designate individuals as terrorists. 3. The NIA Act of 2008 replaced UAPA as India's primary anti-terror law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3medium

Which of the following pairs of terror incidents and India's response is/are correctly matched? 1. Uri Attack (2016) - Surgical Strikes 2. Pulwama Attack (2019) - Balakot Airstrike 3. 26/11 Mumbai Attacks (2008) - Operation Parakram Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4hard

Which of the following is NOT a direct institutional reform or establishment that occurred primarily in response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks?

Q5medium

Consider the following statements regarding the 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts: 1. The attacks were primarily orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). 2. They marked India's first experience with large-scale, coordinated RDX bombings. 3. The incident highlighted the nexus between organized crime and terrorism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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