An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is a bomb constructed using unconventional means. The fundamental components generally required for a functional IED are: 1. Explosive This is the main charge that produces the explosion. 2. Detonator/Initiator This is a smaller charge or mechanism used to trigger the main explosive charge. 3. Initiating System This system activates the detonator. It often includes a power source (like a battery), a switch, and wiring for electrical detonation, which is very common in modern IEDs due to its versatility (e.g., timer, remote control). While non-electric initiation systems exist (like fuses), a battery is a common and necessary component for electrically initiated IEDs. Given the options, all three listed items are standard components for a widely used type of IED construction.
Which of the following are required in making an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)? 1. Detonator 2. Explosive 3. Battery Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2017 · Topic: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Technologies (Decontamination Technologies for NBC Agents)
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
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