Q. With reference to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 consider the following statements:
1.Under the act, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.
2.Individuals have been excluded from the act to be designated as terrorists.
3.The act has the death penalty and life imprisonment as the highest punishments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Under the UAPA, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged. The act has the death penalty and life imprisonment as the highest punishments.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The act included individuals as well as organizations to be designated as terrorists.

Source: ForumIAS