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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
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  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

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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.

When was the Central Industrial Security Force declared an Armed Force of the Union?

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  1. 1991

  2. 1950

  3. 1983

  4. 1980

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CISF came into existence in 1969 with a sanctioned strength of only three Battalions. Later in 1983, the CISF Act, 1968 was amended and the Central Industrial Security force was declared an Armed Force of the Union in June 1983. Eventually, with the globalization and liberalization of the economy, CISF has become a premier multi-skilled security agency of the country, mandated to provide security to major critical infrastructure installations of the county in diverse areas.

The ___________ assists the customs and the other authorities in Anti Smuggling operations.

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  1. Indian Navy

  2. Indian Army

  3. Indian Coast Guard

  4. Indian Air Force

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One of the primary duties of the Indian Coast Guard is to assist the Customs and other authorities in Anti-Smuggling operations. The Coast Guard assists the Customs in curbing the supply of contraband i.e goods that are illegally imported or exported through sea routes. It also coordinates closely with other central and state law enforcement/intelligence agencies to disrupt and deter the menace of smuggling.

Which is the biggest industrial security force in the world?

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  1. Border Security Force

  2. Central Reserve Police Force

  3. Coast Guard

  4. Central Industrial Security Force

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Industrial Security Force is the biggest industrial security force in the world. There are 1,28,000 soldiers enrolled here. It is providing security to over 300 government and private industrial installations and laboratories in India. It also provides protection to the airports, harbors, railway stations, historical sites and nuclear power stations.

Which is the only Para Military Force to have a Fire Fighting Wing?

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  1. Central Reserve Police Force

  2. Border Security Force

  3. Coast Guard

  4. Central Industrial Security Force

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Industrial Security Force is the only Para Military Force to have a Fire Fighting Wing. It has a Fire-fighting Wing and provides fire protection services to 90 installations across the country. The CISF also provides security and fire protection consultancy services.