Which one among the following is not a part of Bomb Detection and Di

Which one among the following is not a part of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) equipment?

Telescopic manipulator
Bomb blanket
Deep search metal detector
Smoke bomb
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
The correct option is D) Smoke bomb. Smoke bombs are generally used for creating smoke screens for concealment, signaling, or crowd control, and are not standard equipment used by Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads for the process of detecting, identifying, accessing, rendering safe, recovering, and disposing of explosive devices.
BDDS equipment typically includes specialized tools for remote handling (like telescopic manipulators), protective gear (like bomb blankets and bomb suits), detection devices (like deep search metal detectors, explosive trace detectors, X-ray machines), and tools for rendering devices safe (like disrupters).
Other common BDDS equipment includes remote-controlled vehicles (robots), specialized tools for gaining access (like entry tools), and various types of disrupters (like water cannon disrupters). The focus is on minimizing risk to personnel and safely neutralizing or disposing of explosive threats.