Question
Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for guarding on borders, of which countries?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3: Pakistan and Bangladesh
Detailed Solution
Answer: The correct answer is Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CSPFs) of the Union of India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It was raised in the wake of the 1965 War on 1 December 1965.
- It is meant to secure India’s borders with its neighbouring nations and is empowered to arrest, search and seize under several laws.
- Currently, BSF is deployed at the Indo-Pakistan International Border, the Indo-Bangladesh International Border, and Line of Control (LoC) along with the Indian Army, and in Anti-Naxal Operations.
- Role:
- The primary role of BSF is to protect the country’s land borders during peacetime and prevent transnational crime.
- They help the Indian Army during wartime as they are familiar with local people and topography.
- Motto: The motto of BSF, “DUTY UNTO DEATH” is placed at the bottom.
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