UPSC Internal Security – Chapter 17: Central Armed Police Forces, Intelligence and Investigation Agencies (20 MCQs)

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UPSC Internal Security – Chapter 17: Central Armed Police Forces, Intelligence and Investigation Agencies (20 MCQs) – 20 questions, subject: Internal Security. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

The largest Central Armed Police Force is the:

Correct Answer: A [CRPF]

Explanation:

The CRPF, raised in 1939, is the largest CAPF and handles internal security, LWE operations, J&K duties and elections.

2.  

The Rapid Action Force, set up in 1992 to deal with riots, is part of the:

Correct Answer: C [CRPF]

Explanation:

The Rapid Action Force, raised in 1992 for riots and communal violence, is a specialised unit of the CRPF.

3.  

India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, was set up in:

Correct Answer: B [1968]

Explanation:

R&AW was created in September 1968, with R.N. Kao as its first chief, after the 1962 and 1965 wars.

4.  

The Defence Intelligence Agency, which coordinates the intelligence of the three services, was set up in:

Correct Answer: D [2002]

Explanation:

The DIA became operational in March 2002, following the Group of Ministers' review after Kargil.

5.  

The NIA was established under an Act passed in:

Correct Answer: A [2008]

Explanation:

The NIA Act was passed in December 2008, soon after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, creating the NIA.

6.  

Which force guards airports, metro systems and major industrial units?

Correct Answer: A [CISF]

Explanation:

The CISF, raised in 1969, guards PSUs, airports, ports, nuclear plants and metro systems such as the Delhi Metro.

7.  

The technical intelligence agency set up in 2004, under which NCIIPC works, is:

Correct Answer: D [NTRO]

Explanation:

The NTRO, set up in 2004, gathers technical intelligence and reports to the NSA; the NCIIPC works under it.

8.  

The CoBRA battalions, raised in 2008 for jungle warfare against Left Wing Extremists, belong to the:

Correct Answer: A [CRPF]

Explanation:

CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), raised in 2008 for anti-LWE jungle warfare, is a CRPF unit.

9.  

The CBI works under the administrative control of the:

Correct Answer: D [Department of Personnel and Training]

Explanation:

The CBI works under the Department of Personnel and Training of the Ministry of Personnel.

10.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The NIA does not need State consent to investigate scheduled offences.
2. The Multi-Agency Centre works within the Intelligence Bureau.
3. The National Counter Terrorism Centre was set up in 2012.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

The NIA needs no State consent for scheduled offences and the MAC is in the IB; the NCTC was never created.

11.  

Assertion (A): The CBI cannot ordinarily investigate a case in a State that has withdrawn general consent.

Reason (R): Section 6 of the DSPE Act requires the consent of the State government.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

Section 6 of the DSPE Act requires State consent, so withdrawal of general consent stops routine CBI probes there.

12.  

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police was raised in:

Correct Answer: C [1962]

Explanation:

The ITBP was raised on 24 October 1962, during the Chinese aggression, and guards the India–China border.

13.  

The Narcotics Control Bureau was set up under the:

Correct Answer: A [NDPS Act, 1985]

Explanation:

The NCB was constituted in 1986 under the NDPS Act, 1985, and works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14.  

The Central Bureau of Investigation was set up in 1963 by:

Correct Answer: B [a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs]

Explanation:

A Ministry of Home Affairs resolution dated 1 April 1963 set up the CBI.

15.  

Operational control of the Assam Rifles lies with the:

Correct Answer: C [Indian Army]

Explanation:

The Assam Rifles is under the MHA administratively, but its operational control lies with the Indian Army.

16.  

India's internal intelligence agency, the Intelligence Bureau, traces its origin to:

Correct Answer: D [1887]

Explanation:

The IB traces its origin to 1887 in British India; it now works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

17.  

Arrange the following in chronological order of their raising or creation:

1. CRPF
2. BSF
3. NIA
4. CISF

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C [1-2-4-3]

Explanation:

1939, 1965, 1969, 2008.

18.  

The Supreme Court laid down safeguards for the independence of the CBI in:

Correct Answer: C [Vineet Narain case]

Explanation:

In Vineet Narain v. Union of India (1997) the Supreme Court laid down safeguards for the CBI's independence.

19.  

The National Security Guard is popularly known as:

Correct Answer: B [Black Cats]

Explanation:

NSG commandos, raised in 1984 for counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking, are popularly called the Black Cats.

20.  

Which of the following guards India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan?

Correct Answer: D [SSB]

Explanation:

The Sashastra Seema Bal, raised in 1963, guards India's open borders with Nepal and Bhutan.

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