With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Action — The Act under which it is covered: 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms — The Official Secrets Act, 1923 2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties — The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others — The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms — The Official Secrets Act, 1923: Correct. The Official Secrets Act, 1923 covers false personation, unauthorized use of uniforms, and related acts that can aid espionage/deception. Verdict: Correct.

2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties — The Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Incorrect. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with admissibility and proof of evidence, not obstruction or misleading of officers in discharge of duty. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others — The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019: Correct. The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 specifically penalizes celebratory gunfire that endangers human life or personal safety. Verdict: Correct.

Thus, pairs 1 and 3 are correct, so only two pairs are correctly matched. Answer: (b).