In a highly sensitive industrial undertaking, for ensuring optimum level of security, the number of entry/exit gates should be

In the management of highly sensitive industrial undertakings, the principle of access control is paramount. Security protocols, such as those followed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in India, emphasize that the number of entry and exit points should be kept to the barest minimum. Each gate represents a potential point of vulnerability and requires a dedicated deployment of security personnel, surveillance technology (CCTV), and screening equipment (metal detectors, X-ray scanners). By minimizing the number of gates, an organization can concentrate its security resources, ensure more rigorous vetting of individuals and vehicles, and maintain a tighter security perimeter. Conversely, increasing the number of gates (Options A and D) expands the 'attack surface' and makes monitoring more difficult, while Option B is an administrative consideration rather than a core security optimization strategy.