Which of the following sectors have been identified as ‘critical ‘sectors’ by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre ?
- 1. Power and Energy
- 2. Industry
- 3. Banking and Financial services
- 4. Irrigation
- 5. Education
Select the answer using the code given below :
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2024
Statement 1 (Power and Energy) is covered under the ‘Energy’ sector, which is a critical sector.
Statement 3 (Banking and Financial services) is explicitly listed as a critical sector.
Statement 2 (Industry) is not listed as a standalone primary critical information infrastructure sector by NCIIPC in their current official list. However, ‘Strategic & Public Enterprises’ is listed, which often includes key industries vital for the economy or national security. Also, broader definitions of critical infrastructure often include manufacturing/industry, particularly strategic industries or those related to other critical sectors. Given the options provided, and the confirmed inclusion of 1 and 3, option D (1, 2 and 3) is the most plausible answer, suggesting that ‘Industry’ in some form is also considered critical in the context of this question, perhaps under the ‘Strategic & Public Enterprises’ umbrella or a broader understanding of critical sectors relevant to NCIIPC’s protective mandate.
Statements 4 (Irrigation) and 5 (Education) are generally not considered critical infrastructure sectors by NCIIPC in the same category as the others, although important services.