{"id":72199,"date":"2024-04-20T11:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72199"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:22:51","slug":"the-controversial-armed-forces-special-powers-act-afsp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-controversial-armed-forces-special-powers-act-afsp\/","title":{"rendered":"The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97430c5ff91\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    has been heavily criticized in Manipur due to: a) Allegations of human rights abuses                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Restrictions on economic activity                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Encouragement of separatism                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Suppression of Meitei culture                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Allegations of human rights abuses.<\/p>\n<p>The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is an act of <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> the Parliament of India which grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in disturbed areas. The Act was first enacted in 1958 and has been amended several times since then.<\/p>\n<p>The AFSPA has been heavily criticized in Manipur due to allegations of human rights abuses by the armed forces. These allegations include extrajudicial killings, torture, rape, and arbitrary arrests. The AFSPA has also been criticized for its impact on the economy of Manipur, as it has led to restrictions on economic activity and investment.<\/p>\n<p>The AFSPA has been a major source of tension between the people of Manipur and the Indian government. The people of Manipur have been demanding the repeal of the AFSPA for many years. In 2015, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the AFSPA could not be used in areas where there was no armed rebellion. However, the government has refused to repeal the AFSPA.<\/p>\n<p>The AFSPA is a controversial law that has been the subject of much debate. There are strong arguments both for and against <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> the AFSPA. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of the AFSPA carefully before making a decision about whether or not it should be repealed.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a: Allegations of human rights abuses. The AFSPA has been heavily criticized in Manipur due to allegations of human rights abuses by the armed forces. These allegations include extrajudicial killings, torture, rape, and arbitrary arrests.<\/li>\n<li>Option b: Restrictions on economic activity. The AFSPA has also been criticized for its impact on the economy of Manipur, as it has led to restrictions on economic activity and investment.<\/li>\n<li>Option c: Encouragement of separatism. The AFSPA has been accused of encouraging separatism in Manipur by giving the armed forces too much power.<\/li>\n<li>Option d: Suppression of Meitei culture. 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