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MCQs on “India’s Approach to Border Security and Management”
1. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for India’s border security?
A) Indian Army
B) Border Security Force (BSF)
C) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
D) Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Answer: B) Border Security Force (BSF)
2. The India-Pakistan border is often referred to as:
A) McMahon Line
B) Durand Line
C) Line of Control (LoC)
D) Radcliffe Line
Answer: C) Line of Control (LoC)
3. The border management in India is primarily handled by which of the following ministries?
A) Ministry of External Affairs
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Border Management
Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs
4. What is the main objective of the ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ initiative launched by the Government of India?
A) To promote military tourism
B) To provide financial support to families of martyred soldiers
C) To strengthen border surveillance
D) To promote border trade
Answer: B) To provide financial support to families of martyred soldiers
5. India shares its longest border with which country?
A) Bangladesh
B) China
C) Nepal
D) Pakistan
Answer: A) Bangladesh
6. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is being updated in which state to address border security issues?
A) Assam
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: A) Assam
7. What is the role of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
A) Border guarding along the Indo-Pakistan border
B) Border guarding along the Indo-China border
C) Anti-insurgency operations
D) Coastal security
Answer: B) Border guarding along the Indo-China border
8. The ‘Smart Fencing’ initiative is aimed at improving border security along which border?
A) Indo-Bangladesh border
B) Indo-Pakistan border
C) Indo-China border
D) Indo-Nepal border
Answer: B) Indo-Pakistan border
9. The India-China border dispute is based on the differing perceptions of which of the following lines?
A) McMahon Line
B) Durand Line
C) Line of Control
D) Line of Actual Control (LAC)
Answer: D) Line of Actual Control (LAC)
10. What does the Border Security Force (BSF) primarily do along the Indo-Bangladesh border?
A) Maintain peaceful relations with Bangladesh
B) Prevent infiltration and smuggling
C) Promote trade between the two countries
D) Provide humanitarian aid
Answer: B) Prevent infiltration and smuggling
11. What is the purpose of the “Border Area Development Programme (BADP)” launched by the Indian Government?
A) To improve border infrastructure
B) To promote tourism in border areas
C) To promote cultural exchanges
D) To enhance border security
Answer: A) To improve border infrastructure
12. The ‘Act East Policy’ focuses on securing which of the following borders?
A) Western border
B) Northern border
C) Eastern border
D) Southern border
Answer: C) Eastern border
13. Which of the following is an essential feature of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) ‘Smart Border’ strategy?
A) Satellite surveillance
B) Construction of tunnels
C) Border tourism promotion
D) Increased deployment of military forces
Answer: A) Satellite surveillance
14. India has undertaken a joint project with which country to address the issue of border management in the Northeastern region?
A) Bangladesh
B) Myanmar
C) Bhutan
D) Nepal
Answer: B) Myanmar
15. The ‘Siachen Glacier’, which has been a strategic point of concern, is located along the border with which country?
A) China
B) Pakistan
C) Nepal
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) Pakistan
16. What was the primary purpose of the establishment of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
A) Constructing roads in the interior areas
B) Ensuring smooth road connectivity for border security
C) Improving roads for economic trade
D) Managing the tourism industry in border areas
Answer: B) Ensuring smooth road connectivity for border security
17. Which of the following is the primary focus of India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy in terms of border management?
A) Trade and economic cooperation
B) Military cooperation
C) Social and cultural exchanges
D) Strengthening border security
Answer: D) Strengthening border security
18. What is the significance of the “International Border (IB)” between India and Bangladesh?
A) It is a military demarcation line
B) It is a line for trade and cooperation
C) It is a boundary for preventing illegal immigration
D) It is a line for cultural exchanges
Answer: C) It is a boundary for preventing illegal immigration
19. The Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) along the India-Pakistan border are primarily designed to:
A) Promote trade between the countries
B) Facilitate customs and immigration checks
C) Ensure peace talks between India and Pakistan
D) Promote tourism
Answer: B) Facilitate customs and immigration checks
20. The “Operation Mast” by the Indian Army aimed to secure which border area?
A) Indo-Pakistan border
B) Indo-China border
C) Indo-Bangladesh border
D) Indo-Nepal border
Answer: A) Indo-Pakistan border
21. India and which country jointly implemented the ‘Border Haats’ project to promote cross-border trade and security?
A) Bangladesh
B) Nepal
C) Bhutan
D) Myanmar
Answer: A) Bangladesh
22. Which of the following is a key feature of the “Sagar Mala Project”?
A) Improving air travel
B) Enhancing coastal security
C) Connecting inland waterways
D) Promoting inter-border trade
Answer: B) Enhancing coastal security
23. What is the “Kanchan Bridge” in India known for?
A) It is a key military installation
B) It serves as a bridge for international trade
C) It enhances security along the Indo-Pakistan border
D) It is part of the Smart Border project
Answer: C) It enhances security along the Indo-Pakistan border
24. The “Surveillance System” on India’s borders primarily involves which of the following?
A) Use of drones and satellites
B) Physical patrolling
C) Monitoring by local communities
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
25. What was the key objective of the ‘India-Bangladesh Border Security Cooperation Agreement’?
A) To promote economic relations
B) To resolve territorial disputes
C) To strengthen border management and prevent illegal activities
D) To enhance military cooperation
Answer: C) To strengthen border management and prevent illegal activities
26. The ‘Border Protection Grid’ aims to integrate which of the following elements to safeguard India’s borders?
A) Technology and physical patrolling
B) Maritime and land security
C) Trade and tourism
D) Military and civilian efforts
Answer: A) Technology and physical patrolling
27. Which of the following countries has India signed a border security agreement with to strengthen border management in the northeastern states?
A) Bangladesh
B) Myanmar
C) Nepal
D) Bhutan
Answer: B) Myanmar
28. The “Bharatnet” project is aimed at improving connectivity in which of the following regions?
A) Rural areas and border regions
B) Coastal areas
C) Urban areas
D) Metropolitan cities
Answer: A) Rural areas and border regions
29. Which of the following acts as the first line of defense in guarding the borders along the international boundary?
A) Army
B) Border Security Force (BSF)
C) Indian Air Force
D) National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer: B) Border Security Force (BSF)
30. What is the purpose of the ‘Border Management Cell’ established by the Government of India?
A) To oversee border infrastructure development
B) To monitor the security of the international borders
C) To coordinate cross-border trade
D) To resolve disputes with neighboring countries
Answer: B) To monitor the security of the international borders
These MCQs are designed to assess knowledge of India’s approach to border security, the role of various agencies, and the initiatives taken by the government for effective border management.
