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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 grants special powers to the armed forces in which of the following states?
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 grants special powers to the armed forces in which of the following states?
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Consider the areas in which AFSPA is usually applicable.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
- Jammu
- Ladakh
- Manipur
- Sikkim
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) of 1958 empowers the Indian Armed Forces with special authorities in territories designated as ”disturbed” by its provisions. This Act is enforced in states like Manipur, particularly in areas of conflict, and also applies to regions such as Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland.
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