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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

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In December 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the entire State of ______ as a ‘disturbed area’ for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA).

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nagaland.

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs had declared the entire state of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
  • This enabled the continuation of the controversial AFSPA which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior warrant.