The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which provides for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations dealing with terrorist activities, was first put into effect in India in the year:

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  1. 1991
  2. 1967
  3. 2014
  4. 1947

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Option 2 : 1967
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The correct answer is 1967.

Key Points

  • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act:-
    • It was first put into effect in India in the year 1967.
    • The act provides for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations dealing with terrorist activities.
    • The act was amended in 2019 to designate individuals as terrorists, allowing the government to seize their property and restrict their movements.
    • The act has faced criticism for being misused by the government to target political dissidents and human rights activists.
    • The act has also been challenged in court for violating fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. 

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