Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Central Armed Police Force (CAPF):
1.They are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
2.The largest CAPF in terms of personnel strength is the Border Security Force (BSF).
3.The primary role of CAPFs is to assist the state police in emergencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which is responsible for their administration, policymaking, and operational control. The MHA also determines the operational priorities, tasks, and deployment of CAPFs across the country.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The largest CAPF in terms of personnel strength is the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The BSF (Border Security Force) is the second-largest CAPF. The primary role of CAPFs is not to assist the state police in emergencies but to deal with internal security threats and maintain internal security, law and order, and border security.
Source: Forum IAS
