SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

In which year was the Arms Act passed in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1878.

The Arms Act was passed in India in 1878. This legislation was introduced during British rule to regulate the possession, manufacture, sale, and use of firearms and ammunition. The Act was part of a broader effort to control and restrict access to weapons, particularly among the Indian populace, and aimed to maintain law and order. It was a response to the growing unrest and political movements of the time, including the 1857 Rebellion.