Question

Which of the following comes under the Ministry of Defence
(A). Indian Army
(B). Indian Navy
(C). Indian Airforce
(D). CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
(E). Border Security Force (BSF)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C) and (E) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (C) and (E) only.
• D. (D) and (E) only.

Hint:

A key distinction to remember: Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) are under the \textbf{Ministry of Defence} for external security. Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) are under the \textbf{Ministry of Home Affairs} for internal security and border management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Overview of Indian Security Forces:
India's security structure comprises the Armed Forces and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Knowing the controlling ministry for each force is crucial.

Step 2: Force Categorization:


Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force: These are the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for national defense against external threats. They report directly to the Ministry of Defence. Therefore, (A), (B), and (C) are correct.
CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) and BSF (Border Security Force): These are CAPFs, handling internal security, border patrol, and law enforcement support. The CAPFs (including CISF, ITBP, and SSB) fall under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence. Thus, (D) and (E) are incorrect.

Step 3: Identifying the Correct Combination:
The Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, which are under the Ministry of Defence, correspond to (A), (B), and (C).

Step 4: Conclusion:
The correct answer is (B).