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Topic

Surveillance

Asked 4 times in CISF over 1 years (2022–2023), peaking in 2023.
4
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2022–2023
Span
2023
Peak
4/4
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 4 of 4 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 2 years (2022–2023)

Across exams

CISF · 4

How the concept evolved

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323
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CISF2023

Which of the following is/are most relevant for surveillance ?

  1. CCTV
  2. Key control
  3. Access control

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 and 2 only
  2. B 2 and 3 only
  3. C 1, 2 and 3 ✓
  4. D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CISF2023
With regard to CCTV monitor, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
  1. A Monitor should be placed in a curved configuration
  2. B The monitor screen should be tilted upward to avoid reflection of overhead lighting ✓
  3. C If possible, stacking of monitors should be avoided
  4. D Screens should be placed in a sequence, providing logical continuity with relation to location of cameras
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CISF2023

In VIP security, counter surveillance is very important. Which of the following is/are essential for counter surveillance ?

  1. Try speeding up, and then slow down
  2. Walk into a building and stop abruptly
  3. Drop something to see if someone picks it up

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 1, 2 and 3 ✓
  3. C 2 and 3 only
  4. D 1 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security

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