Which of the following sectors is/are regarded as critical infra-struc

Which of the following sectors is/are regarded as critical infra-structure?

  • 1. Aviation sector
  • 2. Power sector
  • 3. Atomic energy sector

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
All three sectors listed – Aviation, Power, and Atomic energy – are regarded as critical infrastructure.
Critical infrastructure comprises essential systems and assets whose disruption could cause significant harm to national security, economy, public health, or safety.
Governments typically identify various sectors as critical infrastructure, which often include energy (power, oil & gas), transportation (aviation, rail, road, ports), communication, water, health, finance, and government facilities, among others. The specific list can vary slightly by country but the mentioned sectors are almost universally considered critical.