Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India ? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State ? Explain. (Answer in 150 words)
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Defence and Security — UPSC CSE GS Paper 3 PYQs
4 questions from this chapter, asked in 1 UPSC CSE exams between 2025.
4questions
1UPSC CSE exams
2025years covered
10 / 15mark values asked
Questions asked per year
Practice questions first 4 of 4 — free
The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it ? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE ? (Answer in 150 words)
What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North-Eastern States ? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade. (Answer in 250 words)
Why is maritime security vital to protect India's sea trade ? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward. (Answer in 250 words)
Why practise Defence and Security PYQs?
Defence and Security has appeared in the 1 UPSC CSE GS Paper 3 exam we track between 2025, with questions worth 10, 15 marks. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.