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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 319Interactive Test Mode
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Q319. With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in the maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/ coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some states. How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:

  1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
  2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in the maintenance of internal security.
  3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/ coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some states. How many of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Only two

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Home Guards are raised under the respective Home Guards Acts and Rules of the States and Union Territories (since 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects). The Ministry of Home Affairs only provides overall policy guidance. Statement 2 is correct: The primary role of Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary to the police force in the maintenance of internal security and law and order, as well as assisting during natural calamities. Statement 3 is correct: Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) Battalions have been raised in border states (such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Tripura, and West Bengal) to assist the Border Security Force (BSF) in checking infiltration along international borders and coastal lines.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q319)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Only two

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q319

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 319 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "Only two". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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