Which CPMF/CAPF guards the India-China border ?
- AOption (a)
ITBP
- BOption (b)
SSB
- COption (c)
BSF
- DOption (d)
CRPF
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Correct answer
ITBP
Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is ITBP.
Key Points
- India shares its borders with seven different countries, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Myanmar.
- These six international borders are guarded by different paramilitary forces.
- The Central Armed Police Forces are more commonly known as the paramilitary forces and come under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Important Points
- Guarding the International Borders with Six Countries:
| International Border | Guarded by |
|---|---|
| Indo-Pakistan Border | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Indo-Bangladesh Border | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Indo-China Border | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
| Indo-Nepal Border | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Indo-Bhutan Border | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Indo-Myanmar Border | Assam Rifles (AR) |