Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant (UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI) previous year questions (PYQ)

2025 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #38)]
The 'One Border One Force' principle was recommended by which high-powered committee in the aftermath of the 1999 Kargil conflict?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Group of Ministers (GoM) on National Security / Kargil Review Committee'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Sarkaria Commission'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Punchhi Commission'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Kothari Commission'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #269)]
Identify the word that means 'one who has great tactical knowledge or skilled leadership in battle':

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Strategist'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Mercenary'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Infiltrator'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Deserter'}

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2024 (58 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #292)]
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Neither the Commander nor his subordinates were present at the border briefing.'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Neither the Commander nor his subordinates was present at the border briefing.'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Neither the Commander or his subordinates was present at the border briefing.'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Neither the Commander nor his subordinates has been present at the border briefing.'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #149)]
Identify the word that means 'one who has great tactical knowledge or skilled leadership in battle':

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Strategist'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Mercenary'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Infiltrator'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Deserter'}

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2023 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - General English & Verbal Precision (Item #51)]
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'BELLICOSE':

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Pacifist'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Aggressive'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Combative'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Pugnacious'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #73)]
Which Constitutional Amendment Act accorded constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': '73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': '42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': '44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': '86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002'}

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2022 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #349)]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament consists of 22 members. What is the composition between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': '15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': '11 from Lok Sabha and 11 from Rajya Sabha'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': '16 from Lok Sabha and 6 from Rajya Sabha'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': '20 from Lok Sabha and 2 from Rajya Sabha'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #272)]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) operates under the administrative aegis of which Union Ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office directly"}

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2021 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #163)]
Which Constitutional Amendment Act accorded constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': '73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': '42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': '44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': '86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #130)]
Which agency acts as the national nodal agency for responding to radiological, biological, chemical, and nuclear disasters in India?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Fire Services Command'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'State Armed Police'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Civil Defence Force'}

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2020 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - General English & Verbal Precision (Item #351)]
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'BELLICOSE':

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Pacifist'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Aggressive'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Combative'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Pugnacious'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #197)]
Which fundamental right is directly enforceable without requiring any separate statutory legislation?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability)'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Article 23 (Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings)'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'All Fundamental Rights under Part III'}

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2019 (36 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #286)]
Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Sixth Schedule'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Fifth Schedule'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Seventh Schedule'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Eighth Schedule'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #275)]
The National Security Guard (NSG), India's elite counter-terrorism and anti-hijack force, was established in 1984 under the oversight of which ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Cabinet Secretariat'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office"}

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2018 (37 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - National Security & Border Protocols (Item #67)]
What is the primary role of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as per the Coast Guard Act, 1978?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Protecting the maritime zones of India and safeguarding artificial islands and offshore terminals'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Guarding the Line of Actual Control'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Urban anti-riot operations'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Border outpost guarding on international land boundaries'}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #155)]
The National Security Guard (NSG), India's elite counter-terrorism and anti-hijack force, was established in 1984 under the oversight of which ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Cabinet Secretariat'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office"}

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2017 (37 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #2)]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) operates under the administrative aegis of which Union Ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office directly"}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - General English & Verbal Precision (Item #24)]
Choose the correctly spelt word:

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Surveillance'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Surveillence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Surveilance'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Survelience'}

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2016 (37 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #245)]
The National Security Guard (NSG), India's elite counter-terrorism and anti-hijack force, was established in 1984 under the oversight of which ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Cabinet Secretariat'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office"}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #278)]
The 'One Border One Force' principle was recommended by which high-powered committee in the aftermath of the 1999 Kargil conflict?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Group of Ministers (GoM) on National Security / Kargil Review Committee'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Sarkaria Commission'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Punchhi Commission'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Kothari Commission'}

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2015 (37 questions)

Q1.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #92)]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) operates under the administrative aegis of which Union Ministry?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Ministry of Home Affairs'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Ministry of Defence'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': "Prime Minister's Office directly"}

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Q2.

[UPSC CAPF AC & CPO SI - Indian Polity & Constitutional Governance (Item #323)]
Select the correct meaning of the military idiom 'TO BITE THE BULLET':

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'To surrender in battle unconditionally'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'To expend ammunition recklessly'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'To issue a challenge to an adversary'}

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