In a highly sensitive industrial undertaking, for ensuring optimum lev

In a highly sensitive industrial undertaking, for ensuring optimum level of security, the number of entry/exit gates should be

as many as possible

equal for male and female visitors

barest minimum

at least one gate in every 500 metres of the boundary wall

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017

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The correct answer is C) barest minimum.

In a highly sensitive industrial undertaking, a key principle of physical security is to minimize potential points of entry and exit. Fewer gates make it easier to control, monitor, and screen people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises, thereby enhancing overall security and reducing vulnerabilities. While the number must be sufficient for operational needs (emergency exits, logistics), it should be the absolute minimum necessary to maintain strict control.

Having “as many as possible” or gates based on arbitrary criteria like distance along a wall without considering security risks increases the complexity and cost of monitoring and staffing, making the facility more vulnerable to unauthorized access. Segregating gates for different purposes (e.g., personnel, vehicles, emergency) is common, but the total number should still be minimized for sensitive sites.

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