MAINS TEST SERIES 2025
(Mains Part Length Test - 13)
(Internal Security)
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Q.1 ‘Cyber terrorism is emerging as a new dimension of security threats in India’. Explain the
threats posed by it to internal security and suggest measures to counter them.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.2 ‘Money laundering is often considered as the 'lifeline to organized crimes.’ Analyze the nexus
between organized crimes and money laundering around the world with specific reference to
India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.3 The menace of drug trafficking remains unrestrained in India. Investigate the factors that
contribute to drug trafficking and highlight the challenges in regulation of the drug trafficking
in India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.4 Examine the need for National Security Strategy (NSS) for India in context of evolving
geopolitical environment and point out the challenges in codification of National Security
Strategy in India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.5 Discuss the dual nature of drones in national security, highlighting both its applications in
surveillance as well as the threats it poses in terms of unauthorized use and potential attacks.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
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Q.6 The recent extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 in parts of Nagaland
and Arunachal Pradesh has brought the relevance of the act to the forefront afresh. In this
context, critically examine the need for AFSPA in the “disturbed areas” of the country.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.7 India's goal to eliminate left-wing extremism by 2026 presents several challenges. Analyze the
primary issues in the current government measures aimed at combating left-wing extremism.
What reforms are necessary to make these efforts more effective? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.8 The India-Pakistan border faces diverse challenges, including cross-border terrorism and
infiltration. Analyze the specific security issues associated with this border and mention the
measures taken by the government and the security forces to address them.
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Q.9 List out various security agencies involved in India's land border management. Do you think
India needs a single agency to guard its borders? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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Q.10 What are the various factors responsible for rising online radicalization in India? Critically
assess the adequacy of existing laws in India to combat online radicalization and suggest
necessary reforms. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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QUESTION PAPER
(Internal Security)
Time: 1½ Max. Marks 125
Q.1 ‘Cyber terrorism is emerging as a new dimension of security threats in India’. Explain the threats posed
by it to internal security and suggest measures to counter them. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.2 ‘Money laundering is often considered as the 'lifeline to organized crimes.’ Analyze the nexus between
organized crimes and money laundering around the world with specific reference to India.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.3 The menace of drug trafficking remains unrestrained in India. Investigate the factors that contribute to
drug trafficking and highlight the challenges in regulation of the drug trafficking in India.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.4 Examine the need for National Security Strategy (NSS) for India in context of evolving geopolitical
environment and point out the challenges in codification of National Security Strategy in India.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.5 Discuss the dual nature of drones in national security, highlighting both its applications in surveillance as
well as the threats it poses in terms of unauthorized use and potential attacks. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Q.6 The recent extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 in parts of Nagaland and
Arunachal Pradesh has brought the relevance of the act to the forefront afresh. In this context, critically
examine the need for AFSPA in the “disturbed areas” of the country. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.7 India's goal to eliminate left-wing extremism by 2026 presents several challenges. Analyze the primary
issues in the current government measures aimed at combating left-wing extremism. What reforms are
necessary to make these efforts more effective? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.8 The India-Pakistan border faces diverse challenges, including cross-border terrorism and infiltration.
Analyze the specific security issues associated with this border and mention the measures taken by the
government and the security forces to address them. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.9 List out various security agencies involved in India's land border management. Do you think India needs
a single agency to guard its borders? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Q.10 What are the various factors responsible for rising online radicalization in India? Critically assess the
adequacy of existing laws in India to combat online radicalization and suggest necessary reforms.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
