Defence & Police — Set 1
Abbreviations · रक्षा और पुलिस · Questions 1–10 of 50
What does the abbreviation BSF stand for in the context of Indian security forces?
Correct Answer: C. Border Security Force
• **Border Security Force** = BSF is primarily responsible for guarding India's land borders during peacetime. • **1965** — Established after the Indo-Pakistani War to ensure border stability. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Border Surveillance Federation]: This is not the correct full form of BSF; [Bharat Security Federation]: This is not the correct full form of BSF; [Bureau of Security Forces]: This is not the correct full form of BSF.
What is the full form of the abbreviation DRDO in the field of Indian defense science?
Correct Answer: A. Defense Research and Development Organization
• **Defense Research and Development Organization** = DRDO designs and develops advanced defense technologies. • **1958** — Formed by merging existing technical establishments of the Indian Army. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Directorate of Rocket and Defense Operations]: This is not the correct full form of DRDO; [Defense Reform and Distribution Office]: This is not the correct full form of DRDO; [Department of Rural Development Operations]: This is not the correct full form of DRDO.
In the Indian police system, what does the abbreviation FIR stand for?
Correct Answer: C. First Information Report
• **First Information Report** = FIR is a document prepared by police when they receive information about a cognizable offense. • **Code of Criminal Procedure** — The legal basis for an FIR is generally found in this code. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Formal Investigation Record]: This is not the correct full form of FIR; [Final Inspection Report]: This is not the correct full form of FIR; [First Incident Registry]: This is not the correct full form of FIR.
What is the full form of the term RAW, which refers to India's foreign intelligence agency?
Correct Answer: D. Research and Analysis Wing
• **Research and Analysis Wing** = RAW focuses on gathering foreign intelligence and counter-terrorism. • **1968** — Established after the intelligence failures of the 1962 and 1965 wars. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Royal Analytical Works]: This is not the correct full form of RAW; [Regional Analysis Wing]: This is not the correct full form of RAW; [Research and Action Wing]: This is not the correct full form of RAW.
What does the abbreviation CRPF stand for among India's Central Armed Police Forces?
Correct Answer: A. Central Reserve Police Force
• **Central Reserve Police Force** = CRPF is the largest of India's Central Armed Police Forces. • **1939** — The force originated as the Crown Representative's Police. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Central Rural Police Federation]: This is not the correct full form of CRPF; [Civil Reserve Police Force]: This is not the correct full form of CRPF; [Combined Rural Police Force]: This is not the correct full form of CRPF.
What is the full form of NSG, an elite counter-terrorism unit in India?
Correct Answer: B. National Security Guard
• **National Security Guard** = NSG is an elite counter-terrorism unit often referred to as the 'Black Cats'. • **1984** — This unit was formally established following Operation Blue Star. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Naval Security Guard]: This is not the correct full form of NSG; [National Safety Group]: This is not the correct full form of NSG; [National Surveillance Group]: This is not the correct full form of NSG.
In the context of coastal security, what does ICG stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Indian Coast Guard
• **Indian Coast Guard** = ICG protects India's maritime interests and enforces maritime law. • **1978** — Established as an independent armed force under the Coast Guard Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [International Coast Guard]: This is not the correct full form of ICG; [Independent Coastal Guard]: This is not the correct full form of ICG; [Indian Coastal Group]: This is not the correct full form of ICG.
What is the full form of the abbreviation CISF?
Correct Answer: B. Central Industrial Security Force
• **Central Industrial Security Force** = CISF provides security to various public sector undertakings and critical infrastructure. • **1969** — The force was set up with a strength of approximately 2,800 personnel. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Combined Internal Security Force]: This is not the correct full form of CISF; [Central Integrated Security Federation]: This is not the correct full form of CISF; [Civil Industrial Security Force]: This is not the correct full form of CISF.
What does the term ITBP stand for in the context of mountain-specialized forces?
Correct Answer: D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
• **Indo-Tibetan Border Police** = ITBP is primarily deployed to guard the high-altitude borders with China. • **1962** — It was raised during the Sino-Indian War. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indo-Tibetan Boundary Police]: This is not the correct full form of ITBP; [Internal Tibetan Border Patrol]: This is not the correct full form of ITBP; [Indian Tribal Border Police]: This is not the correct full form of ITBP.
In the Indian Army, what does the abbreviation PVC represent as a military decoration?
Correct Answer: B. Param Vir Chakra
• **Param Vir Chakra** = PVC is India's highest military decoration for valor during wartime. • **Major Somnath Sharma** — He was the first recipient of this prestigious gallantry award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Param Vishisht Chakra]: This is not the correct full form of PVC; [Peoples Valor Chakra]: This is not the correct full form of PVC; [Pratham Vir Chakra]: This is not the correct full form of PVC.