{"id":93474,"date":"2025-06-01T11:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=93474"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:50:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:50:57","slug":"the-dog-squad-of-cisf-is-trained-to-sniff-and-identify-which-of-the-fo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-dog-squad-of-cisf-is-trained-to-sniff-and-identify-which-of-the-fo\/","title":{"rendered":"The dog squad of CISF is trained to sniff and identify which of the fo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The dog squad of CISF is trained to sniff and identify which of the following?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Metallic weapons<\/li>\n<li>2. Narcotics<\/li>\n<li>3. Pickle and smuggled food items<\/li>\n<li>4. IEDs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;2 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\">\nCISF dog squads are primarily trained for security purposes, which include detection of explosives and narcotics. IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) fall under the category of explosives. Narcotics detection is also a standard function. While dogs *can* be trained for metallic weapons, it is less common than explosives or narcotics detection in general security contexts. Detection of specific food items like pickle or general smuggled food items is not a typical task for security force dog squads. Therefore, sniffing and identifying Narcotics (2) and IEDs (4) are standard capabilities.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nSecurity dog squads are commonly trained for explosive detection (including IEDs) and narcotics detection.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nSpecialized dog squads are vital assets in security operations, particularly at airports, industrial units, and sensitive locations guarded by CISF. Their olfactory capabilities are leveraged to detect substances or items that pose security threats, with explosives and narcotics being primary targets due to their association with terrorism, smuggling, and crime.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dog squad of CISF is trained to sniff and identify which of the following? 1. Metallic weapons 2. Narcotics 3. Pickle and smuggled food items 4. IEDs Select the correct answer using the code given below. 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