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Practice questions on Internal Security — with answers

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1. Which of the following best describes the term 'Coastal Security'?

AThe use of the internet to conduct violent, politically motivated attacks against information systems, data, or computer programs.
BMeasures and mechanisms to safeguard a country's maritime borders and coastline from infiltration and smuggling.
CA process by which individuals adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals that reject the status quo.
DViolence between different religious or ethnic communities, posing a challenge to internal security and social harmony.

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Answer: B

'Coastal Security' refers to: Measures and mechanisms to safeguard a country's maritime borders and coastline from infiltration and smuggling.

2. Which term is best described as: "The role of media, including social media, in shaping public perception and its potential misuse for spreading disinformation or unrest."?

AMoney Laundering
BMedia and Internal Security
CTerror Financing
DLeft-Wing Extremism

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Answer: B

This description corresponds to 'Media and Internal Security'.

3. Which term is best described as: "The illegal trade of human beings for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or commercial gain."?

AHuman Trafficking
BMedia and Internal Security
CMoney Laundering
DCyber Security

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Answer: A

This description corresponds to 'Human Trafficking'.

4. Which of the following best describes the term 'Terror Financing'?

AAn organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through subversion and armed conflict.
BA process by which individuals adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals that reject the status quo.
CThe provision of funds or financial support to individuals or groups intending to carry out terrorist acts.
DThe unauthorized entry, stay, or work of individuals in a country in violation of its immigration laws, posing security and demographic challenges.

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Answer: C

'Terror Financing' refers to: The provision of funds or financial support to individuals or groups intending to carry out terrorist acts.

5. Which term is best described as: "Violence between different religious or ethnic communities, posing a challenge to internal security and social harmony."?

ACommunal Violence
BBorder Security Force
CLeft-Wing Extremism
DCross-Border Terrorism

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Answer: A

This description corresponds to 'Communal Violence'.

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Internal Security — UPSC Questions & Practice

Practice questions on Internal Security — with answers

1. Which of the following best describes the term 'Coastal Security'?

2. Which term is best described as: "The role of media, including social media, in shaping public perception and its potential misuse for spreading disinformation or unrest."?

3. Which term is best described as: "The illegal trade of human beings for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or commercial gain."?

4. Which of the following best describes the term 'Terror Financing'?

5. Which term is best described as: "Violence between different religious or ethnic communities, posing a challenge to internal security and social harmony."?

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