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GS2 · Polity7 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — National
2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: Gujarat High Court upholds death sentence for 38, life term for 11 convicts
On July 26, 2008, a series of 21 bomb blasts ripped through Ahmedabad in a span of 70 minutes, killing 56 persons and injuring 200 others
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Discuss the implications of the death sentences and life terms imposed on convicts for the legal system, public safety, and societal perceptions of justice in India.
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How many persons were killed during the Ahmedabad bomb blasts?
- A.50
- B.56
- C.60
- D.70
The text states that 56 persons were killed during the blasts.
How many convicts received life terms for their roles in the Ahmedabad bomb blasts?
- A.10
- B.11
- C.20
- D.38
The text states that 11 convicts received life terms.