{"id":93468,"date":"2025-06-01T11:50:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=93468"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:50:52","slug":"which-among-the-following-are-the-main-factors-that-affect-the-formati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-among-the-following-are-the-main-factors-that-affect-the-formati\/","title":{"rendered":"Which among the following are the main factors that affect the formati"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which among the following are the main factors that affect the formation of platoon and section?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Terrain<\/li>\n<li>2. Command and control<\/li>\n<li>3. Direction of fire<\/li>\n<li>4. Maximum firepower within minimum time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 and 4 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1, 3 and 4 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2, 3 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#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 CISF-AC-EXE &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nAll four factors listed &#8211; Terrain, Command and control, Direction of fire, and Maximum firepower within minimum time &#8211; are main considerations that affect how a military platoon or section is formed and deployed in tactical situations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nEffective tactical formations are designed to leverage the terrain, ensure clear command and control, allow for concentration and direction of fire towards the enemy, and maximize the unit&#8217;s ability to deliver firepower quickly and effectively.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nMilitary tactics emphasize adapting formations based on the specific environment and mission. 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