Linkages between development and spread of extremism, 5.

Discuss the potential threats of Cyber-attack and the

Role of external state & non-state actors in creating security framework to prevent it. (2017 10 Marks)
challenges to internal security 6. Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order
1. Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyse
external state and non-state actors, to the internal causes and consequences of such violence. (2017 15
security of India. Also discuss measures required to be Marks)
taken to combat these threats. (2021 15 Marks) 7. Use of internet and social media by non-state actors for
2. The banning of ‘Jammat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir subversive activities is a major security concern. How
brought into focus the role of over-ground workers have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest
(OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the effective guidelines to curb the above threat. (2016 12.5
role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations Marks)
in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to 8. Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud
neutralize influence of OGWs. (2019 10 Marks) hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine- based
3. Indian Government has recently strengthened the anti- hosting for government businesses. (2015 12.5 Marks)
terrorism laws by amending the unlawful Activities 9. Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in
(Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA act. Analyze Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission?
the changes in the context of prevailing security How can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our
environment while discussing the scope and reasons for country? (2015 12.5 Marks)
opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations. (2019 10. Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country,
15 Marks) India needs a “Digital Armed Forces” to prevent crimes.
4. What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy,
Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective
of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to implementation. (2015 12.5 Marks)
counter the threat in the affected areas? (2018 15 Marks) 11. What are social networking sites and what security
5. Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward implications do these sites present? (2013 10 Marks)
trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly 12. Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to
explain the Government of India’s approach to counter be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What
the challenges posed by LWE. (2018 10 Marks) do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber
6. The North-Eastern region of India has been infested with threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the
insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same.
reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this (2013 10 Marks)
region. (2017 10 Marks)
7. The persisting drives of the Government for development Money-laundering and its prevention
of large industries in backward areas have resulted in 1. Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization
isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to
multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari tackle the problem of money laundering both at national
foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the and international levels. (2021 10 Marks)
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens 2. Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a
back into the mainstream of social and economic growth. country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance
(2015 12.5 Marks) for India and what steps are required to be taken to
8. Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to control this menace? (2013 10 Marks)
administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.
Analyse impact of non-implementation of the provisions Security challenges and their management in border
of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing areas; Linkages of organized crime with terrorism,
extremism. (2013 10 Marks) Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
1. Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its
Challenges to internal security through communication causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest
networks, Role of media and social networking sites in measures required to be taken to eradicate menace of
internal security challenges, Basics of cyber security terrorism. (2021 15 Marks)
1. Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the 2. For effective border area management, discuss the steps
importance of cross-border cyber-attacks. Also discuss required to be taken to deny local support to militants
defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks. and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception
(2021 10 Marks) among locals. (2020 10 Marks)
2. Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures 3. Analyse internal security threats and trans-border crimes
required to be taken to fight the menace. (2020 10 Marks) along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders
3. What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role
in controlling internet crimes in India. (2019 10 Marks) played by various security forces in this regard. (2020 15
4. Data security has assumed significant importance in the Marks)
digitized world due to rising cybercrimes. The Justice B.N. 4. Cross-Border movement of insurgents is only one of the
Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to several security challenges facing the policing of the
data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and border in North-East India. Examine the various
weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of challenges currently emanating across the India-
personal data in cyber space? (2018 15 Marks)
 Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the
challenges. (2019 15 Marks)
5. India’s proximity to the 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 counter
measures should be taken to prevent the same? (2018 15
Marks)
6. 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? (2017 15 Marks)
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.
(2016 12.5 Marks)
8. ‘Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the
last few decades.” Analyse the above statement. (2016
12.5 Marks)
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. (2016 12.5 Marks)
10. Human right activists constantly highlight the view that
the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a
draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by
the security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed
by the activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with
reference to the view held bythe Apex Court. (2015 12.5
Marks)
11. “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 neighbourhood.” Discuss
along with strategies to be adopted to counter this
environment. (2014 12.5 Marks)
12. 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. (2014
12.5 Marks)
13. How does illegal transborder migration pose a threat to
India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this,
bringing out the factors which give impetus to such
migration. (2014 12.5 Marks)
14. 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
Organization. What impact does this have on India’s
maritime security concerns? (2014 12.5 Marks)
15. 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. (2014
12.5 Marks)
16. 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? (2013 10 Marks)