Border Security Force’s (BSF) role in war time is

1) Holding ground in assigned sectors

2) Aggression against invading enemy army

3) Guarding prisoners of war

4) Anti-infiltration duties; prevent unauthorized entry or exit from territory of India

5) Guide to army in border areas

a. Only 1, 2, 4 and 5

b. Only 1, 3 and 5

c. Only 1, 3, 4 and 5

d. All of the above

ANSWER: Only 1, 3 and 5

Explanation:

Anti – infiltration duties are peace time duties and not war time. Other war time duties are maintenance of law and order in enemy territory under army’s control; assistance in control of refugees; performing special tasks connected with intelligence including raids; Aggression against enemy army is not allowed for BSF. Limited aggression against central police or irregular forces of enemy is allowed.