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Central Armed Police Forces

Asked 2 times in CISF, peaking in 2020.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2020–2020
Span
2020
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2020
  • Recurs across 1 years (2020–2020)

Across exams

CISF · 2

How the concept evolved

220
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CISF2020
What unique feature of the CISF sets it apart from other CAPFs?
  1. A It is the only armed force of the Union.
  2. B It is the only force to have its own dedicated intelligence wing.
  3. C It is the only force whose personnel are deployed to deal with disaster management.
  4. D It is the only cost reimbursement force. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CISF2020
In which year was the mandate of the CISF broadened to provide security to private sector establishments?
  1. A 1983
  2. B 1996
  3. C 2000
  4. D 2009 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security

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