UPSC (2026)Prelims Practice question on ITBP Raising Day 2025

 UPSC (2026)Prelims Practice question on  ITBP Raising Day 2025

Q1. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was established:

(a) After the 1965 Indo-Pak war

(b) Before independence

(c) After the 1962 Indo-China war ✅

(d) Under the BSF Act, 1968

Explanation: ITBP was formed on 24 October 1962, right after the Sino-Indian war, for border defense along the Indo-China line.

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Q2. The ITBP functions under which of the following ministries?

(a) Ministry of Defence

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs ✅

(c) Ministry of External Affairs

(d) National Security Council

Explanation: All CAPFs (except Assam Rifles, under dual control) operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not Defence.

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Q3. The motto of ITBP is:

(a) Service before self

(b) Duty, Honor, Courage

(c) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha ✅

(d) Seva Paramo Dharma

Explanation: The motto translates to Valour, Determination, and Devotion to Duty, reflecting ITBP’s spirit of courage and service.

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Q4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ITBP?

1. It guards India’s border with Pakistan.

2. It provides disaster relief in Himalayan regions.

3. It was created under the BSF Act.

Choose the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only ✅

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 3 only

Explanation: ITBP guards the Indo-China border, not Pakistan. It plays a major role in disaster rescue operations, especially in Uttarakhand and Himachal.

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Q5. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is classified as a:

(a) Central Armed Police Force ✅

(b) Territorial Army

(c) Special Frontier Force

(d) State Police Unit

Explanation: ITBP is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under MHA.

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Q6. Which of the following best describes the role of ITBP?

(a) Conducts maritime security operations

(b) Protects India’s eastern border with Myanmar

(c) Guards India’s northern border with China ✅

(d) Maintains law and order in urban areas

Explanation: ITBP secures the Indo-China border stretching from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.

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Q7. “Himveer” is a term used to describe personnel of:

(a) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

(b) Indo-Tibetan Border Police ✅

(c) National Security Guard (NSG)

(d) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Explanation: The nickname “Himveer” literally means brave soldier of the snow, referring to ITBP jawans serving in icy Himalayan conditions.

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Q8. Which of the following schemes complements the work of ITBP in border areas?

(a) Border Area Development Programme

(b) Vibrant Villages Programme ✅

(c) Digital India Mission

(d) PM-KISAN

Explanation: The Vibrant Villages Programme strengthens life and infrastructure in border villages, many of which are under ITBP’s protection zones.

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Q9. In which year is ITBP Raising Day observed?

(a) 15 August

(b) 1 December

(c) 24 October ✅

(d) 21 October

Explanation: ITBP celebrates its Raising Day every year on 24 October, marking its formation in 1962.

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Q10. Which statement correctly differentiates ITBP from the Indian Army?

(a) ITBP reports to MHA, while Army reports to Ministry of Defence ✅

(b) ITBP uses naval equipment

(c) ITBP handles foreign diplomacy

(d) ITBP is not deployed in border areas

Explanation: Unlike the Army, ITBP is a paramilitary force under MHA, though both collaborate for border defense and surveillance.