Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism:

Q.1) Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the
trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of
the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2023]

Q.2) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security
threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues gets a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace
of Naxalism. [250 words] [15 Marks] [2022]

Q.3) What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy
should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in
the affected areas? [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2020]

Q.4) Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the
country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.
[150 Words] [10 Marks] [2018]

Q.5) Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable
examples,analyze the causes and consequences of such violence. [250 Words] [15 marks] [2017]

Q.6) The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward area
shave resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements.
With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left-Wing
Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into mainstream of social and economic growth.
[200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]

Q.7) Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of schedules area and tribal
[Link] the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the
growth of Left-Wing extremism. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security:

Q.1) The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry
arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures
being taken to tackle this threat. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2023]

Q.2) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the
internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats. [250
Words] [15 Marks] [2021]

Q.3)The banning of ‘Jammat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-
ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in
assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize influence
of OGWs. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2019]

Q.4)The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger
‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India
has distanced itself from the same. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2018]

Q.5) The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time.
Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region. [150 Words] [10
Marks][2017]

Q.6) “The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the
impact of radicalism which is seen in her neighborhood? Discuss along with strategies to be adopted
to counter this environment. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]

Q.7) International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over
the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by ‘airspace’ What are the implications of
these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest
ways to contain the threat. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]

Q.8) In 2012, the longitudinal marking for high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65 degrees east
to 78 degrees east in the Arabian Sea by the International Maritime Organisation. What impact does
this have on India’s maritime security concerns? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social
networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its
prevention:

[Link] media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What
measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media?
Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Q.1) What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central
Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. [250 words][15 Marks][2023]

Q.2) What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and
procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2022]

Q.3)What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber
security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National
Cyber Security Strategy. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2022]

Q.4) Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross border cyber-attacks. Also
discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2021]

Q.5) Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to money laundering. Elaborate
measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels. [150
Words] [10 Marks] [2021]

Q.6) Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.
[150 Words] [10 Marks] [2020]

Q.7) What is Cyber Dome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.
[150 Words] [10 Marks] [2019]

Q.8) Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber-
[Link] Justice B. N. Sri krishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security.
What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal
data in cyber space? [250 Words] [15 marks] [2018]

Q.9) Discuss the potential threats of Cyber-attack and the security framework to prevent it. [150
Words] [10 Marks] [2017]

Q.10) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you
suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? [250 Words]
[15 marks] [2017]

Q.11) Use of internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major security
concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest Effective guidelines to curb the
above threat. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]

Q.12) Religious indoctrination via social media has resulted in Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is
ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our country. [200
Words][12.5 Marks] [2015]

Q.13) Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Forces”
to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges
perceived in its effective implementation. [200 Words][12.5 Marks] [2015]
Q.14) Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is
its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace? [200 Words]
[10 Marks] [2013]

Q.15) What are social networking sites and what security implications do these sites present? [200
Words] [10 Marks] [2013]

Q.16) Cyber warfare is considered by some defence analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda
or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is
vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. [200
Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas–linkages of organized crime with
terrorism:

[Link] has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues.
Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the
development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme
(BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Q.1) Discuss the types of organized crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organized
crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.[150 Words] [10 Marks] [2022]

Q.2) Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also
suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.[250 Words] [15 Marks]
[2021]

Q.3) For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local
support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.[150
Words] [10 Marks] [2020]

Q.4) Analyze internal security threats and trans border crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and
Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security
forces in this regard. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2020]

Q.5) Cross-Border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the
policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across
the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges. [250 Words][15 marks]
[2019]
Q.6) India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her
internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities
such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should
betaken to prevent the same? [250 Words] [15 marks] [2018]

Q.7) The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action
against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks][2016]
Q.8) “Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyze the above
statement. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]

Q.9) Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some
countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management. [200
Words][12.5 Marks] [2016]

Q.10) How does illegal trans border migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies
tocurb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration. [200 Words] [12.5
Marks][2014]
Q.11) China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor.
What threat does this pose for India’s security? Critically examine. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]

Q.12) How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in
view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar? [200 Words] [10
Marks] [2013]

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate:

Q.2) Indian Government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA act. Analyze the changes in the context of
prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by
human rights organizations. [250 Words] [15 marks] [2019]

Q.3) Human right activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act,
1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human right abuses by security forces. What
sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists. Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to
the view held by Apex Court. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]