Tag: political science

Questions Related to political science

Which ministry is responsible for the functioning of the Paramilitary forces?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Ministry of External Affairs

  2. Ministry of Defense

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

  4. Ministry of Finance

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are three paramilitary forces of India viz. Assam Rifles, Special Frontier Force and Indian Coast Guard. They come under Ministry of Defense. Earlier, the term paramilitary forces was used for eight forces viz. Assam Rifles, Special Frontier Force, Indian Coast Guard,  CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB. However, from 2011, they have been regrouped into two classes whereby the later five are called Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Which US intelligence agency helped India in raising the Special Frontier Force?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Central Intelligence Agency

  2. Defense Intelligence Agency

  3. National Security Agency

  4. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1962, the Kennedy administration worked with India for the creation of a Special Frontier Forces (SFF) unit in the Indian military. The Intelligence agencies from India and the US also helped in raising the Special Frontier Force (SFF) namely the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA, the US external intelligence agency) & the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW, India's external intelligence agency). The SFFs initial weapons were provided by the US and consisted mainly of machine guns.

The Border Roads Organisation functions under the Ministry of __________.

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Home Affairs

  2. Defense

  3. Road Transport and Highways

  4. External Affairs

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Border Roads Organisation develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighbouring countries. It functions under the Defence Ministry. It is staffed by Officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers, Army Service Corps, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and army personnel on extra-regimental employment.

Where is the head office of Coast Guard?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Kochi

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Coast Guard is a Para-military force. Its head office is situated in New Delhi. Its major responsibility is to protect the coastal borders of the country. It also undertakes humanitarian services during natural calamities such as whirlwind, Tsunami and cyclones. Its prominent works include preventing intrusions, smuggling and such others.

What is the motto of the Indian Coast Guard?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Vayam Rakshama

  2. Kartavya Jeevan Paryant

  3. Sham No Varunah

  4. Service Before Self

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The motto of Indian Coast Guard is Vayam Rakshama (We Protect). Within its motto, it has defined its mission statements - offshore security, marine environmental security, coastal security, marine safety, scientific assistance and national defence towards these objectives. Thus, India can look forward to clean and secure waters around it with the Coast Guard as its custodian.

The biennial joint multi-nation Naval exercise held in the Indian Ocean is named-(The exercise was recently held in February 2014)?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Yudh Abhyas

  2. Malabar

  3. Milan

  4. Shoorveer

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A total of 16 navies from the Indian Ocean Region are participating in 'MILAN 2014', the biennial international naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in Andaman and Nicobar Islands between February 5 and 9. 

Who of the following is the only Chief of Air Staff to be given the rank of Marshall of the Indian Air Force?

political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. Arjan Singh

  2. Subroto Mukherjee

  3. P. C. Lal

  4. O. P. Mehra

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC, Padma Vibhushan awardee was the only officer of the Indian Air Force to be promoted to five-star rank, equal to a Field Marshal, to which he was promoted in 2002. He was born in the Punjab town of Lyallpur, British India. After the death of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in June 2008, he was the only living Indian military officer with a five-star rank.

Match List I with List II and select the best option using the codes given below the lists.

List I(Organization/Centers) List IILocation
A. High Altitude Warfare School 1. Telangana
B. Indian Air Force Academy 2. Gulmarg
C. National Defence College 3. New Delhi
D. Institute of National Integration 4. Pune
political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

  1. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

  2. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  3. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

  4. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is a training and research establishment of the Indian Army. In 1948, Indian Army established a ski school in Gulmarg which later became the High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian army specializing in snow–craft and winter warfare.
  • Indian Air Force Academy is located at Dundigal, 43 km from Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana.  After one year's training, officer cadets are commissioned into various branches of the Indian Air Force.
  • National Defence College of India located in New Delhi is the highest seat of strategic learning for Indian Defence and Civil Services officers of the rank of Brigadier and Joint Secretary to Government of India. 
  • The Institute of National Integration (INI) is located in Bopkhel, Pune, which is a one of its kind institute in the entire country, was established in 1985 and conducts primary and refresher training of the religious teachers who are posted along with the units of the army and territorial army, and also trains the selected personnel in behavioural and social sciences.

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's five principles of peace are named as _________.

political science foreign relations india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

  1. Swadeshi

  2. New Deal

  3. Panchasheel

  4. Apartheid

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The five principles of peace known as the Panchsheel Treaty Non-interference in others internal affairs and respect for each other's territorial unity, integrity, and sovereignty. Panchsheel is a set of principles to govern relations between states. The principles were emphasized by the Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru at Ministers conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

India is a country with unbounded faith in _________.

political science foreign relations india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

  1. War

  2. Peace

  3. Love

  4. Enmity

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India is a country with unbounded faith in peace. India played a great role in setting many world disputes and thereby maintained peace and security. India has time and again declared her determination to pursue the path of peace and take effective action for the promotion of international peace, security, and cooperation.