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1. Which one of the following does not fall within the scope of technical

Which one of the following does not fall within the scope of technical consultancy services provided by the CISF ?

Planning for defence against nuclear, biological and chemical attack on the Undertaking

Study of fire protection related problems and suggesting appropriate measures

Planning and designing of communication network and preparation of related operating instructions

Preparation of disaster management and contingency plan and supervision of rehearsals of such plans

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Planning for defence against nuclear, biological and chemical attack on the Undertaking does not fall within the standard scope of technical consultancy services provided by the CISF.

CISF’s technical consultancy services primarily focus on providing expertise in industrial security, fire protection, and disaster management for critical infrastructure and industrial undertakings. These services aim at assessing security vulnerabilities, suggesting mitigation measures, and preparing for various emergencies within the typical threats faced by such establishments.

CISF’s consultancy wing offers services like security surveys, risk assessment, planning and designing integrated security systems (physical, electronic, access control), fire safety audits, fire fighting system design, communication network planning, and comprehensive disaster management planning. Defence against specialized threats like nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) attacks requires highly specialized expertise and is typically handled by dedicated national agencies like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for response, or specialized wings within defense/security establishments for prevention and mitigation strategies. While CISF is involved in overall disaster management plans, the technical consultancy scope generally does not extend to the specific, highly complex domain of NBC attack defence planning.

2. Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

The Assistant and Deputy Commandants do not have the power to suspend the enrolled members of the CISF.

The Senior Commandants and Commandants have the power to dismiss enrolled members of the CISF except the Inspectors.

Only the Sector Inspector General/ Inspector General (Headquarters) has the power to withhold promotion of the enrolled members.

Removal of enrolled members from an office of distinction or deprivation of special emoluments can be ordered only by the Director General and Additional Director General.

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The correct statement is that Senior Commandants and Commandants have the power to dismiss enrolled members of the CISF except for Inspectors.

This question relates to the disciplinary powers vested in different ranks of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) under the CISF Act and Rules. The specific powers for imposing penalties, including dismissal, suspension, withholding promotion, etc., are outlined in the CISF Rules, 2001, particularly Rule 40 and Schedule II.

Schedule II of the CISF Rules, 2001 lists the competent authorities for imposing various penalties on enrolled members (Constable to Subedar). According to this schedule, Commandants are competent to impose major penalties including dismissal on Constables and Head Constables. Senior Commandants are competent to impose major penalties including dismissal on Constables, Head Constables, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and Sub-Inspectors. Neither Commandants nor Senior Commandants are listed as competent authorities for the dismissal of Inspectors. Therefore, the statement that they can dismiss enrolled members except Inspectors is correct. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because disciplinary powers for suspension, withholding promotion, removal from office of distinction, and deprivation of special emoluments are delegated to various ranks, not exclusively as stated in those options.

3. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

The CISF deputed to an Undertaking shall work under the general supervision, direction and control of the Managing Director of the Undertaking.

The Unit Commander of the CISF shall keep the Managing Director fully informed of all developments including the state of the CISF.

The Managing Director shall inspect the posts of the CISF situated in his Undertaking at least once a year.

The Managing Director may require the Unit Commander to report directly to his superiors in the CISF in regard to all matters mentioned above.

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The CISF deputed to an Undertaking functions under its own command structure within the Ministry of Home Affairs. While there is close coordination with the Managing Director of the Undertaking regarding security requirements and deployment, the CISF unit is not under the general supervision, direction, and control of the MD in terms of operational command, administration, or discipline.

CISF units operate under their own chain of command. The Undertaking’s management provides input on security needs, but the actual command and control of the CISF personnel rest with the CISF authorities.

Options B, C, and D describe aspects of the necessary cooperation and reporting relationship between the CISF Unit Commander and the Undertaking’s management. The Unit Commander keeps the MD informed, the MD inspects posts, and the MD may raise issues through the CISF hierarchy, reflecting a collaborative relationship based on mutual responsibilities, not direct subordination of the CISF to the MD.

4. Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Grant of such a local rank is not subject to confirmation by the Central Government.

Local rank can be conferred by the Director General up to and including the rank of Senior Commandant/Assistant Inspector General.

An officer of the CISF who has been granted a local rank is not entitled to any extra pay and allowances for holding such a rank.

The power to grant a local rank can be delegated by the Director General to the Additional Director General, if considered necessary.

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A common characteristic of local or acting ranks in uniformed forces is that they confer the authority and responsibilities of the higher rank for a specific period or duty but do not necessarily entitle the holder to the extra pay and allowances associated with the regular substantive rank.

Local rank is temporary and functional, allowing an officer to perform duties of a higher rank. Financial benefits (pay/allowances) are usually linked to the substantive rank unless explicitly provided otherwise.

While the specifics of local rank in CISF depend on the force’s rules, the statement about lack of extra pay/allowances (C) is a widely applicable principle for temporary/local ranks in many services. Details regarding confirmation (A), rank limits (B), and delegation powers (D) would be defined in the specific CISF rules.

5. Certain offences can be tried by an ordinary Criminal Court having jur

Certain offences can be tried by an ordinary Criminal Court having jurisdiction in the matter, if the prescribed authority under whose jurisdiction the offence was committed so requires. Which of the following offences do not fall in this category?

Offences committed while the offender is absent from duty

When the offence is not connected with the offender's duties as an enrolled member of the CISF

When the offence is connected with the offender's duties as an enrolled member of the CISF but is a petty offence

When the offence is of such a nature that the Commandant invested with the powers of the Magistrate to try the offence considers it appropriate to recuse himself/herself

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The question asks which offences *do not* fall in the category where the prescribed authority *requires* them to be tried by an ordinary Criminal Court. Offences not connected with the offender’s duties as an enrolled member (B) are generally already under the jurisdiction of ordinary criminal courts by default, not by specific requirement of the CISF authority to *send* it there.

The CISF Act typically provides for internal trial (by Commandants with Magistrate powers or other internal mechanisms) for offences committed by members, especially those related to duty or discipline. However, it also allows for serious offences or those unrelated to duty to be tried by ordinary criminal courts. The provision allowing the prescribed authority to *require* trial by an ordinary court usually applies to offences that *could* have been tried internally but are deemed more suitable for external trial.

Offences committed while absent from duty (A) or those connected with duties but petty (C) are often disciplinary in nature and could potentially be tried internally or, depending on rules, sent to ordinary courts. Option D describes a scenario where the internal mechanism is unavailable, necessitating trial by an ordinary court. Option B represents offences outside the scope of the member’s official duties, which are naturally subject to the general criminal law and jurisdiction of ordinary courts. The CISF authority would hand over the person to the police, not *require* the ordinary court to try it; that’s its inherent jurisdiction.

6. Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

During the period of suspension, a member of the CISF continues to be subjected to the same responsibilities to which he would have been subject, if he were on duty.

A person temporarily ceases to be a member of the CISF during suspension.

The certificate of appointment is not required to be surrendered when a person ceases to be an 'enrolled' member of the CISF.

Clothing articles furnished to him need not be surrendered when one ceases to be an 'enrolled' member of the CISF.

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During the period of suspension, a member of the CISF is relieved from active duty but remains under the administrative control and discipline of the force. They are still bound by the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the CISF, even if they are not performing operational duties.

Suspension is a temporary removal from active duty, not a termination of membership. A suspended member is still subject to the disciplinary authority and rules of the force.

Option B is incorrect as suspension does not cease membership. Options C and D are incorrect; upon cessation of membership (e.g., by dismissal, resignation), official documents like the certificate of appointment and articles furnished by the force (uniforms, etc.) must be surrendered.

7. Any member of the CISF making an arrest under the provisions of the Ce

Any member of the CISF making an arrest under the provisions of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968

may detain the person up to a maximum of 10 days for the purpose of completing the preliminary investigation.

may obtain the person for a maximum of 48 hours for the purpose of interrogation.

must immediately hand over the person to the Security Officer of the industrial undertaking being protected by the CISF.

shall hand over the person to a police officer without unnecessary delay.

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Section 11 of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968, states that any member of the Force making an arrest shall, without unnecessary delay, hand over the person so arrested to a police officer.

The primary role of the CISF is security, not comprehensive law enforcement investigation. Therefore, persons arrested by the CISF for criminal offences are to be transferred to the police for further investigation and legal process.

The police officer receiving the arrested person will then proceed according to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which includes producing the person before a Magistrate within 24 hours (excluding journey time) if further detention is required. Options A, B, and C describe procedures that are not standard legal procedures for handling arrested persons by security forces like CISF.

8. Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

No member of the CISF has any authority to carry out any search without a warrant.

Searches can be carried out after obtaining a search warrant from the Sector Inspector General.

There is no blanket prohibition on carrying out searches without a warrant.

Searches can be carried out without a warrant by any member of CISF in the presence of the local police.

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Security forces like the CISF are generally empowered under their governing act to carry out searches without a warrant under certain specific circumstances (e.g., hot pursuit, searching for stolen property within a protected area, searching suspects under reasonable suspicion), meaning there is no blanket prohibition on warrantless searches.

While searches typically require a warrant, security forces and police are usually provided powers for warrantless searches in specific, urgent situations or within defined areas under their protection, balancing security needs with individual rights.

The specific conditions and limitations for warrantless searches by the CISF would be detailed in the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968, and its associated rules. Option A is too absolute and unlikely for a security force. Options B and D describe specific procedures but do not negate the possibility of warrantless searches under statutory exceptions.

9. Which one of the following statements is not correct ? “Industrial U

Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ?
“Industrial Undertaking in Public Sector” means an industrial undertaking owned, controlled or managed by

a government company as defined in the Companies Act.

a corporation established by or under a Central Act which is controlled by the Government.

a company set up by a member or members of the general public.

a corporation set up by or under a State Act which is controlled by the Government.

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An “Industrial Undertaking in Public Sector” is defined by its ownership, control, or management by the government or government-controlled entities. A company set up by members of the general public falls under the private sector.

Public sector undertakings (PSUs) are enterprises owned by the government (either Central or State) or government companies/corporations, while private sector companies are owned and controlled by individuals or private entities.

Definitions of government companies, corporations established by acts of Parliament or State Legislatures, and public sector undertakings are provided in relevant legal frameworks like the Companies Act and acts establishing specific corporations.

10. Which one of the following statements is correct ? The term “Force Cus

Which one of the following statements is correct ?
The term “Force Custody” means

custody of confiscated goods by the CISF.

arrest of suspects by the CISF.

building and other infrastructure held by the CISF.

arrest or confinement of a member of the CISF.

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In the context of a uniformed force like the CISF, “Force Custody” typically refers to the arrest or confinement of a member of the force by the force authorities themselves for disciplinary or legal reasons.

Force custody is an internal disciplinary or punitive measure applied to members of the force, distinct from the custody of civilians or goods.

Provisions related to force custody are usually outlined in the act or rules governing the specific force (like the CISF Act, 1968). It allows the force to detain its own members under specific circumstances, subject to rules and limitations.