Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 128

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -128

1. With reference to the use of pellet guns during public protests, consider the following statements:

1. Their use must satisfy the principles of necessity and proportionality.
2. Their classification as “less lethal” removes the need for constitutional scrutiny.
3. The legality of the governing rule and misuse in a specific incident are separate questions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Even where police regulations permit pellet guns, their actual use must remain necessary, reasonable and proportionate to the threat faced. A weapon described as “less lethal” may still cause blindness, serious injury or death, especially when fired at close range. Courts may separately examine whether