Paramilitary Forces — Set 2

Correct Answer: A. Central Reserve Police Force

CRPF stands for Central Reserve Police Force. It is the largest of India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in terms of strength. The CRPF assists state and union territory police in their duties and is deployed in counter-insurgency, anti-Naxal, and election duty operations. Its vastness and wide deployment make it a crucial pillar of India's internal security architecture.

Correct Answer: A. 1939, Crown Representative's Police

The CRPF was originally established in 1939 as the Crown Representative's Police (CRP) during British rule in India. After independence, it was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force on December 28, 1949 under the CRPF Act 1949. This makes CRPF the oldest Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in India. Its long history spans both the British colonial era and post-independence India.

Correct Answer: B. April 19

CRPF Raising Day is celebrated on April 19 every year. On this date in 1939, the Crown Representative's Police was raised at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh. It was renamed Central Reserve Police Force after independence. The Raising Day parade is held annually at CRPF's various establishments and is an occasion to honor the force's contributions to national security.

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

The Headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is located in New Delhi. From its headquarters, the Director General of CRPF supervises operations across the country. CRPF has its zones, sectors, and group centers spread across India including in high-conflict areas like Jammu & Kashmir, Northeast India, and the Naxal-affected Red Corridor. The force is one of the largest paramilitary forces in the world.

Correct Answer: A. COBRA

CoBRA stands for Commando Battalion for Resolute Action and is an elite unit of CRPF specifically trained for anti-Naxal jungle warfare operations. It was raised in 2009 to counter the growing Naxalite menace in the Red Corridor states. CoBRA battalions are equipped with specialized jungle warfare gear and trained in guerrilla tactics. They have conducted numerous successful operations in dense forest areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.

Correct Answer: B. CRPF

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest of all Central Armed Police Forces in India by total strength, with over 3.25 lakh personnel. Its large size reflects the wide range of duties assigned to it, from counter-insurgency to election duty. CRPF is deployed in the most conflict-affected regions of India. Its massive workforce makes it one of the world's largest paramilitary forces.

Correct Answer: C. Internal security, anti-Naxal, and election duties

CRPF is India's primary internal security force deployed for counter-insurgency, anti-Naxal operations, election duties, and assistance to state police. It is the main force operating against Naxalites in the Red Corridor covering states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. During elections, CRPF provides security to polling booths and sensitive areas. It is also deployed for law and order duties in disturbed areas like J&K and Northeast India.

Correct Answer: C. Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh

The Crown Representative's Police, precursor of CRPF, was raised at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh on April 19, 1939. Neemuch was a strategic cantonment town under British India where this force was first established. After independence, the force was renamed CRPF and its role expanded from assisting British representatives to serving as India's internal security backbone. The Neemuch group center remains an important CRPF establishment today.

Correct Answer: B. Central Industrial Security Force

CISF stands for Central Industrial Security Force. It was raised to provide security to public sector undertakings (PSUs), industrial establishments, and critical infrastructure of India. Over time its mandate has expanded to include airport security, metro rail security, and protection of government buildings. CISF is often called the 'shield of India's critical infrastructure'.

Correct Answer: B. 1969

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was raised on March 10, 1969 under the CISF Act 1968. It was initially created to provide security to government-owned public sector undertakings (PSUs). Over the decades, CISF's role expanded significantly to include airports, nuclear installations, space research centers, and metro rail networks. Today CISF is one of India's most specialized security forces.