{"id":89299,"date":"2025-06-01T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=89299"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:00:55","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-regarding-the-doctrine-of-cold-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-regarding-the-doctrine-of-cold-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements regarding the &#8216;doctrine of cold star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements regarding the &#8216;doctrine of cold start&#8217; of the Indian Army is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It involves joint operations between India&#8217;s three services and integrated battle groups.<\/li>\n<li>2. It is a defensive doctrine to respond to Pakistani attack on Indian territory.<\/li>\n<li>3. The doctrine was launched in the year 2004.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2010<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2010\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe &#8216;Cold Start&#8217; doctrine, as widely understood, involves rapid mobilization and the use of integrated battle groups (IBGs) comprising elements from all three services for swift, limited offensive operations across the border. This aligns with statement 1. The doctrine was conceptualized and discussed in the early 2000s, particularly after Operation Parakram (2001-02), with 2004 often cited as the period of its formulation or public emergence, making statement 3 correct. Statement 2 is incorrect as the doctrine is fundamentally about launching rapid offensive thrusts in response to an attack, rather than being purely defensive; it is designed to be proactive in punishing the aggressor quickly.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Cold Start doctrine emphasizes rapid mobilization, integrated forces (IBGs), and is an offensive response capability. It was developed in the early 2000s.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe doctrine aims to allow the Indian Army to launch punitive operations against Pakistan quickly, before international pressure can force a ceasefire and before Pakistan can contemplate the use of tactical nuclear weapons under its &#8220;first-use&#8221; policy. While the official term &#8216;Cold Start&#8217; has been debated, the concept of rapid, integrated, limited offensive capabilities is pursued by the Indian Army.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements regarding the &#8216;doctrine of cold start&#8217; of the Indian Army is\/are correct ? 1. It involves joint operations between India&#8217;s three services and integrated battle groups. 2. It is a defensive doctrine to respond to Pakistani attack on Indian territory. 3. The doctrine was launched in the year 2004. 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