The Governance System

As per the CISF Rules, 2001, which one of the following is not a follower ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Fitter” option2=”Switch Board Attendant” option3=”Painter” option4=”Tailor” correct=”option2″]

As per the CISF Rules, 2001, a Switch Board Attendant is not listed as a follower.

Schedule II of the CISF Rules, 2001, lists the ranks in the force, including the category “Followers”. This list includes trades like Sweepers, Cooks, Water-Carriers, Washermen, Barbers, Masalchis, Gardeners, Kennel Attendants, Tailors, Boot-Makers, Carpenters, Painters, Fitters, Pump Driver, Electrician, Plumber, Mason, and Khalasi. Switch Board Attendant is not present in this list.

Followers in uniformed forces typically provide essential support services and belong to various trades. While trades like Fitter, Painter, and Tailor are explicitly listed as follower roles in the CISF Rules, 2001, Switch Board Attendant is not part of this specific category.

As per the CISF Rules, 2001, which one of the following is not a Major Penalty ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Dismissal from service” option2=”Withholding of promotion” option3=”Compulsory retirement” option4=”Removal from service” correct=”option2″]

As per the CISF Rules, 2001, Withholding of promotion is not a Major Penalty.

The CISF Rules, 2001 (Chapter IX, Rule 34) list penalties. Dismissal from service, Compulsory retirement, and Removal from service are all listed as major penalties. Withholding of promotion is listed as a minor penalty (Rule 34, (a)(iv)).

Major penalties have severe implications for a person’s service, often leading to termination or mandatory retirement. Minor penalties are less severe and may include censure, withholding of increments, fines, or temporary withholding of promotion.

CISF is normally not deployed for :

[amp_mcq option1=”election duty.” option2=”counter-insurgency duty.” option3=”disaster management duty.” option4=”VIP security duty.” correct=”option4″]

CISF is normally not primarily deployed for VIP security duty.

CISF’s primary mandate is securing industrial undertakings, critical infrastructure, airports, etc. While they are often deployed for election duties, contribute personnel to NDRF for disaster management, and secure their premises in potentially insurgency-affected areas, dedicated personal VIP security is mainly handled by forces like the SPG, NSG, CRPF, and state police.

CISF personnel may provide security to VIPs visiting the establishments they protect, but they are not typically tasked with providing personal security details for individuals as a routine deployment compared to their other supplementary duties like election or disaster support.

In India, which one of the following forces is designated to deal with Anti-Hijacking operations ?

[amp_mcq option1=”SPG” option2=”BSF” option3=”NSG” option4=”CISF” correct=”option3″]

In India, the National Security Guard (NSG) is the force designated to deal with Anti-Hijacking operations.

The NSG is a specialized counter-terrorism and hostage rescue force, and counter-hijacking operations, particularly of aircraft and other modes of transport, are a key part of its mandate and training.

While other forces like CISF are involved in security at potential targets (like airports), the direct operational responsibility for handling active hijacking situations rests with the NSG’s specialized units. SPG provides personal security to VIPs, and BSF is primarily a border guarding force.

Which one of the following is related with the doctrine of ‘Separation of Powers’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Supreme Court, High Courts and District Courts” option2=”Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures” option3=”Legislature, Executive and Judiciary” option4=”President, Prime Minister and Judges” correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C. The doctrine of ‘Separation of Powers’ refers to the division of the powers of the state into three distinct branches: the Legislature (which makes laws), the Executive (which implements laws), and the Judiciary (which interprets laws and administers justice).

Separation of Powers is a fundamental principle aimed at preventing the concentration of power in a single body and ensuring checks and balances.

While India follows a system of ‘separation of functions’ rather than strict separation of powers, the three branches – Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary – are the core components whose distinct roles are defined by the Constitution. Options A, B, and D list components within these branches or individuals holding positions, not the branches themselves as defined by the doctrine.

Which one among the following is not related to PRAGATI as part of Digital India implementation ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Enables faster implementation of Central level projects/schemes” option2=”Enables faster implementation of State level projects/schemes” option3=”Enables faster implementation of local level projects/schemes” option4=”Resolves the grievances between State and Central level departments” correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C) Enables faster implementation of local level projects/schemes.

PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a multi-modal platform launched by the Prime Minister of India. It is designed to monitor the implementation of Central government projects as well as projects with Central and State government involvement (A and B). It also facilitates the resolution of grievances between Central and State departments (D). While the projects reviewed may have impact at the local level, PRAGATI operates at the Union and State government levels, with the Prime Minister interacting with Union Secretaries and State Chief Secretaries. It is not primarily focused on the direct implementation monitoring of schemes purely at the local level.

PRAGATI is a unique integrating and interactive platform. It uses three technologies: Digital data management, video-conferencing and geo-spatial technology. It is a three-tier system involving the PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries. It serves as a tool for the PM to monitor important programmes, tackle public grievances, and review pending projects.

The CCTV systems at the airports are installed to ensure

• effective surveillance of the area.
• a tamper-proof record, for any post-event analysis.
• live and recorded images.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 3 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is D. CCTV systems at airports are installed to ensure all three listed functions: effective surveillance, tamper-proof recording for post-event analysis, and providing live and recorded images.

CCTV is a fundamental component of airport security and surveillance infrastructure. Its purpose is multi-faceted, covering real-time monitoring (live images), recording for investigation and analysis (tamper-proof record, recorded images), and overall situational awareness (effective surveillance).

BCAS mandates comprehensive CCTV coverage of critical areas within airports to enhance security, monitor passenger movement, deter crime, and aid in incident investigation. The system must meet specific technical requirements regarding coverage, recording quality, and data retention.

What is the prescribed average norm for random selection of hand search of cabin baggage during pre-embarkation security check ?

[amp_mcq option1=”One bag out of every two bags” option2=”One bag out of every five bags” option3=”One bag out of every ten bags” option4=”One bag out of every twenty-five bags” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B. As per BCAS guidelines, the prescribed average norm for random selection of hand search of cabin baggage during pre-embarkation security check is One bag out of every five bags (1 in 5).

Similar to passenger screening, a random hand search of cabin baggage is a mandatory security measure to ensure items not detected by X-ray screening or items prohibited from carriage are identified.

This random check supplements the mandatory X-ray screening of all cabin baggage. The frequency is set by the regulator to maintain a deterrent effect and enhance the overall security process.

In which year was the mandate of the CISF broadened to provide security to private sector establishments ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1983″ option2=”1996″ option3=”2000″ option4=”2009″ correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C. The mandate of the CISF was broadened to provide security to private sector establishments around the year 2000.

The CISF Act was amended by the Parliament, specifically the CISF (Amendment) Act, 2001, which came into effect from January 15, 2001, to enable CISF deployment in joint venture and private sector industrial undertakings. While the formal amendment was in 2001, the decision to broaden the mandate and the legislative process leading to it were initiated and significantly progressed in 2000. Among the given options, 2000 is the closest year representing this broadening of scope.

This amendment significantly expanded the role of CISF beyond public sector undertakings, allowing private companies to avail of CISF’s security services on a cost-reimbursement basis, especially for critical infrastructure and installations.

To which country was the first contingent of the CISF on a UN mission sent ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Mozambique” option2=”Cambodia” option3=”Kosovo” option4=”Bosnia” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B. The first contingent of the CISF on a United Nations mission was sent to Cambodia.

CISF personnel were deployed as part of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) mission in 1992-1993. This marked CISF’s debut in international peacekeeping operations under the UN flag.

Since the Cambodia mission, CISF personnel have participated in various other UN peacekeeping missions across the globe, contributing to international peace and security efforts.