Correct Option: 1 - Two Months

Explanation:

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr. P.C.) empowers an Executive Magistrate to issue orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.

• Validity Period: The initial validity of an order under Section 144 is two months from the date of issuance.
• The state government, if necessary, can extend this period, but it cannot exceed six months in total.
• This provision is often used to prevent public disturbances, maintain public order, or avert potential threats.
• It ensures a swift response to urgent situations requiring immediate preventive action.