Question

Which force is the premier central police force of the Union of India for internal security?
A. Home Guards
B. National Cadet Corps
C. Central Reserve Police Force
D. Indian Army

Answer 1

Hint: The Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) indicates the unified designation of five Indian security forces authorized by the Ministry of the Interior. Their role is mainly to defend national interests against internal threats. They are the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), India-Tibet Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Complete Answer:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest central armed police force in India. It directs under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India. The main role of CRPF is to assist police operations in the state/federal territories to maintain law and order and resist the insurgency. It was established on July 27, 1939, as the representative police of the royal family. After India became independent, it passed the CRPF Act on December 28, 1949, and became the Central Reserve Police Force. In addition to law and order and counter-insurgency duties, CRPF is also playing an increasing role in the Indian election. This is especially true for [Jammu and Kashmir (Old State), Bihar, and the Northeast, where there are turmoil and frequent violent conflicts.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: In the parliamentary elections in September 1999, CRPF played a main role in security arrangements. Recently, CRPF contingents are also being deployed in UN missions. CRPF has 246 battalions and several other strongholds and is considered to be the largest paramilitary force in India. As of 2019, it has approved more than 300,000 personnel.