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Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh inspecting the 181st Raising Day parade of Assam Rifles, in Shillong on Tuesday i.e. March 22, 2016.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is 24 March. March 24 is marked as the 186th Raising Day of Assam Rifles. The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in India, it was raised in 1845 under the British Raj, under the name Cachar Levy. The present name which is ‘Assam Rifles’ has been used since 1917.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the oldest paramilitary force in India, originally raised in 1835 as Cachar Levy, a militia to protect tea gardens and fertile plains of Assam against unruly tribes. Its scope increased with the expansion of British Raj in Northeast India, and were used against insurgency in the region.

Detailed explanation-4: -In his address, the Union Minister of State for Home, Shri Nityanand Rai said that the Assam Rifles was established in 1835 as the “Cachar Levy". Assam Rifles has the unique distinction of being conferred with the most number of gallantry awards among all paramilitary forces during its long history.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where is the global headquarters of Assam Rifles? Global headquarters for Assam Rifles is located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.