BSF jurisdiction belt and Centre-State friction

1. Question 1Answer B

   An MHA notification of 11 October 2021 raised the BSF belt from 15 km to what in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam?

   • A30 km
   • BCorrect answer: 50 km
   • C80 km
   • D100 km

   Core Trigger: An MHA notification of 11 October 2021 raised the BSF belt from 15 to 50 km in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   Whose BSF belt was left unchanged at 50 km by the notification?

   • AGujarat
   • BPunjab
   • CCorrect answer: Rajasthan
   • DWest Bengal

   Belt Details: Gujarat's belt fell from 80 to 50 km; Rajasthan stayed at 50.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 2

3. Question 3Answer C

   Who announced a Smart Border Project on 22 May 2026?

   • ADefence Minister Rajnath Singh
   • BPrime Minister Narendra Modi
   • CCorrect answer: Home Minister Amit Shah
   • DNSA Ajit Doval

   Current Head: Home Minister Amit Shah announced a Smart Border Project on 22 May 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 3

4. Question 4Answer D

   Within the belt, the BSF may arrest, search and seize under which law, among others?

   • AOfficial Secrets Act 1923
   • BPrevention of Corruption Act 1988
   • CRepresentation of the People Act 1951
   • DCorrect answer: Customs Act 1962

   Powers: In the belt the BSF may arrest, search and seize under laws such as the Customs Act 1962.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   When did Punjab's Assembly pass a resolution against the enlarged BSF belt?

   • ACorrect answer: 11 November 2021
   • B11 October 2021
   • C1 December 2021
   • D22 January 2024

   Punjab's Case: Punjab's Assembly resolved against it on 11 November 2021 and sued on 1 December.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   What did Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argue about BSF jurisdiction?

   • AIt is exclusive to the BSF
   • BIt is exclusive to State police
   • CCorrect answer: It is concurrent, not exclusive
   • DIt is limited to Union Territories

   Union's Stand: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued the jurisdiction is concurrent, not exclusive.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   Which court hears Punjab's suit against the BSF belt?

   • APunjab and Haryana High Court
   • BCorrect answer: Supreme Court
   • CDelhi High Court
   • DCalcutta High Court

   Venue: The Supreme Court, New Delhi, hears the suit; issues were framed on 22 January 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   Who raised the BSF on 1 December 1965?

   • ACorrect answer: K.F. Rustamji
   • BB.N. Mullik
   • CR.N. Kao
   • DAshwini Kumar

   Founded: The BSF was raised on 1 December 1965 under K.F. Rustamji; the BSF Act is of 1968.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   A bench on 1 December 2023 observed that BSF powers are only what?

   • APunitive
   • BCorrect answer: Preventive
   • CInvestigative
   • DExclusive

   Landmark: On 1 December 2023 a bench observed BSF powers are only preventive and do not strip State police.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider the BSF belt dispute. 1. Section 139(3) requires orders to be laid before Parliament for 30 days. 2. Article 131 gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in Centre-State disputes. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Section 139(3) requires orders to be laid before Parliament for 30 days; Article 131 gives original jurisdiction in Centre-State disputes.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 146, point 11

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