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Which one of the following statements in relation to the scope of the Arms Act, 1959 is correct?

Section 1(2) of the Arms Act, 1959 provides that "It extends to the whole of India." The Act regulates the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, import, export and…

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Which one of the following statements in relation to the scope of the Arms Act, 1959 is correct?

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Section 1(2) of the Arms Act, 1959 provides that "It extends to the whole of India." The Act regulates the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, import, export and transport of arms and ammunition through licences issued under it. A law made by Parliament for the whole country is not limited to Union territories or to a single State such as Madhya Pradesh.

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