Indian Polity & Governance·MCQ Practice

Terrorism and Security — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Test your knowledge. Click “Solve” to reveal options, select your answer, then check the result. 5 questions available.

Q1medium

Consider the following statements about the National Investigation Agency (NIA): 1. NIA can investigate scheduled offences across state boundaries without state government consent 2. NIA was established following the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee 3. NIA courts have been designated in all state capitals for speedy trials 4. The Director General of NIA reports directly to the Home Minister Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2medium

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'terrorism' and 'insurgency' in the Indian security context?

Q3hard

Consider the following pairs: 1. Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) - Intelligence Bureau 2. Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) - Cabinet Secretariat 3. National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) - Prime Minister's Office 4. Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) - Ministry of Defence Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q4easy

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 2019 amendment is significant because it:

Q5hard

Which of the following statements about India's counter-terrorism legal framework is/are correct? 1. The National Security Act allows detention without trial for up to 12 months 2. UAPA requires government sanction for prosecution of public servants 3. NIA Act provides for attachment of terrorist property during investigation 4. Armed Forces Special Powers Act applies only in disturbed areas Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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