GS3 · Practice questions
Border Management
28 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"The recent radical trends in Punjab show that the Khalistan issue is still simmering." Discuss the statement with respect to recent developments and suggest measures to handle it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Non-state ActorsExtremism
The anonymity and ease of drone operation contribute to the challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle the drone problem in border areas.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
In the context of border security, how can cooperation and coordination between different security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExtremismBorder Management
Critically examine the role of development initiatives in addressing the root causes of militancy/ terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
ExtremismTerrorism
Though ethnic fault lines are a major threat, security challenges in the North-East are not confined to the same. Discuss the statement with special reference to Manipur.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
ExtremismBorder Management
What are the threats posed to India's internal security by external State and non-state actors? Discuss the strategies necessary to tackle these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
How far can a clearly articulated National Security Strategy help in tackling challenges to national security?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
How are internal security challenges related to peace in neighboring countries? Explain with special reference to instability on India's eastern frontier.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Border ManagementNon-state Actors
A robust border infrastructure is the surest way to counter multifarious threats emanating from inimical actors. Discuss, in light of Vibrant Village Programme.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Border ManagementInfrastructure
India needs a smart border management system to balance legitimate cross border flows with national security interests. Discuss. Also, highlight the initiatives taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
What do you understand by the term 'Hybrid warfare.' Highlighting its implications for India, recommend measures to develop a comprehensive ecosystem to counter the same.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
India's north-eastern region is fraught with contentious issues and security challenges. Examine the various security challenges currently prevailing in the region. Discuss the steps to counter these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Border ManagementExtremism
Discuss the security threats present in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which have a direct bearing on India's maritime border interests. Suggest a robust strategy to deal with these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
With the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remaining tense after the Galwan and Yangste incidents and both India and China ramping up infrastructure in the border areas, discuss the role that ITBP plays in the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
How does the long maritime border of India present immense internal security challenges? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
The Border Security Force (BSF) has evolved significantly in its jurisdiction as well as its strategic importance in border management and the internal security framework. Explain the role and mandate of BSF. What are the issues BSF faces while operating in the border States?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Illegal immigration poses a threat to India's democracy, sovereignty, and internal security. In light of this statement, discuss how the recently passed Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, helps in effectively addressing the issue of illegal immigration. What are the constitutional and potential human rights challenges associated with the Act?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
Ethnic conflicts and cross-border migration along India-Myanmar and India-Bangladesh borders impact India's internal security. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
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
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
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
In context of border security, how can coop and coord between diff security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Anonymity and ease of drone operations contribute to challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle drone problem in border areas.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Border ManagementEmerging Technologies