Question

The Ministry which governs BSF is :

• A. Ministry of Defense
• B. Ministry of Home Affairs
• C. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• D. Directly under PMO

Hint:

A simple rule for Indian forces: The Army, Navy, and Air Force are under the Ministry of \textbf{Defence}. The Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, etc.) are under the Ministry of \textbf{Home Affairs}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify BSF. The Border Security Force (BSF) is India's primary border guarding force.

Step 2: Classify the BSF. The BSF is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of India.

Step 3: Determine the governing body. All Central Armed Police Forces, which are responsible for internal security and border guarding during peacetime, are governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Ministry of Defence governs the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Conclusion: The BSF is governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.