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What is the primary purpose of organised crime in India?
What is the primary purpose of organised crime in India?
What elements do not strictly align with the classical Italian mafia in Indian organised crime?
What elements do not strictly align with the classical Italian mafia in Indian organised crime?
Who among the following was part of the powerful trio in the Mumbai underworld from the 1940s–1980s?
Who among the following was part of the powerful trio in the Mumbai underworld from the 1940s–1980s?
What is the main reason for the virulent form of organised crime in modern India?
What is the main reason for the virulent form of organised crime in modern India?
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What city is the financial capital of India and a hub for organised crime?
What city is the financial capital of India and a hub for organised crime?
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Study Notes
Organised Crime in India
- The primary purpose of organised crime in India is often to maintain power and control over a specific territory or business.
Distinctions from Classical Italian Mafia
- Indian organised crime does not strictly align with the classical Italian mafia in terms of its:
- Lack of a strong code of conduct or omertà
- Absence of a hierarchical structure with a clear boss
- Involvement in a wide range of criminal activities, including terrorism and extortion
Mumbai Underworld
- The powerful trio in the Mumbai underworld from the 1940s–1980s consisted of:
- Karim Lala
- Haji Mastan
- Varadarajan Mudaliar
Modern Indian Organised Crime
- The main reason for the virulent form of organised crime in modern India is rapid urbanisation and the resulting social and economic changes.
Organised Crime Hubs
- Mumbai is the financial capital of India and a major hub for organised crime, due to its:
- Strategic location and connectivity
- High population density and anonymity
- Economic opportunities and vulnerabilities
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Test your knowledge on Organised Crime in India and its global implications. Explore the socio-economic and political factors contributing to its growth, as well as the role of science and technology. Discover the challenges in gathering data on the number of organised criminals. Take the quiz now and become an expert on this complex issue.
