GS3 · Topic
Border Management
Managing land and riverine borders, fencing and infrastructure, infiltration, smuggling, border-area development.
83 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Border Management that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
While developmental initiatives have a significant role to play, they alone cannot root out terrorism/militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Despite various efforts, a lasting solution to the insurgency in the north-eastern region of India remains elusive. Analyse the reasons behind the continuation of insurgency in the region. Also, suggest effective measures to tackle it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
The convergence of organized crime and terrorism presents a formidable challenge to the country's internal security. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Vulnerability to cross border infiltration can be termed as the primary reason behind frequent insurgencies in North-eastern region of India. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Border ManagementExtremism
Explain how the geographical location of India makes it extremely vulnerable to the menace of drug trafficking. What are the various internal security threats posed by drug trafficking?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeBorder Management
What are the reasons behind continuation of insurgency in the North-Eastern region of the country? Highlight the government initiatives to check insurgency in North-East. Also, recommend measures required to deal with this threat.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ExtremismBorder Management
"The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are the bulwark of India's internal security apparatus." In light of this statement, critically examine the various roles and responsibilities of CAPF in ensuring national security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
With goal of One border one force, BSF monitoring across Bangladesh and Pakistan holds critical role, due to difficult terrain and disturbed areas. Discuss the necessity to extend its territorial jurisdiction. Also, examine potential issues and way forward.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Discuss how the crime-insurgency nexus has contributed to the rise in ethnic conflicts and insurgencies in North-East India. What institutional measures can be undertaken to address this challenge?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeExtremism
The changing nature of warfare calls for an architecture of a strong strategic defence for India to secure itself against the current geopolitical boil-over and resultant reshaping of multi-polarity. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyCyber Security
How does India's geographical location heighten its vulnerability to drug trafficking? Also, analyze various internal security risks linked to drug trafficking.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeBorder Management
India has an over 14,000 km long border with different terrains and weather – that is essential in maintaining internal security of country.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
Give a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Examine various challenges faced by these security forces and suggest measures to effectively address them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Present a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Also, bring out various challenges faced by border security forces and suggest measures to effectively address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Drones in border areas present a serious threat for border management in India. Elaborate. Also, discuss the different measures taken to regulate the use of drones in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Border ManagementEmerging Technologies
Analyse the challenges posed by narco-terrorism, with a focus on its implications for national security. Discuss the role of international cooperation, intelligence sharing and counter-narcotics strategies in mitigating the threats associated with the convergence of drug trafficking and terrorism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Recent drone incursions have exposed gaps in India's border management. Critically assess current strategies and suggest concise technological and policy reforms to enhance border security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Border ManagementIndigenisation and Defence Technology
India's border security is under severe pressure due to the rising political crisis in neighbouring countries. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
India's enduring struggle with insurgencies since independence reflects a complex interplay of historical grievances and contemporary challenges. Analyse. Also discuss the measures required to be taken to combat these internal security threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
Assess the role of Special Frontier Force and Assam Rifles in safeguarding India's border security and internal security respectively.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Ethnic fault lines represent a serious security challenge, but they are only one aspect of the broader security concerns in the Northeast. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
ExtremismBorder Management
Recently, there has been a surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Analyze the reasons for this surge and suggest strategies to counter the threat.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismBorder Management
How does the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 strike a balance between economic development, border security, and forest conservation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Environmental GovernanceBiodiversity and Conservation
The presence of extremism and insurgency goes beyond the reason of under development. Analyze the statement with reference to North East states of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Illegal cross border migration is one of the major security threats compromising India's national security.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
Discuss the significance of the Supreme Court's recent judgement upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, in the context of the Assam Accord. What is its larger implication for the region?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Border Management
With the help of the map given below, describe the major internal security threats faced by the country. Suggest a comprehensive security framework to minimize these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
ExtremismBorder Management
Discuss the various factors responsible for exacerbating organised crime. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organized crime that exist in context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along India's North-East border.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Border ManagementExtremism
Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also, discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsTerrorism