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Detailed explanation-1: -Major Khusboo Kanwar led the Assam Rifles contingent while Capt Shikha Surabhi from the Corps of Signals became the first woman to perform bike stunts at a Republic Day parade.

Detailed explanation-2: -Republic Day 2023: With the National Anthem, the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path has concluded. The 74th Republic Day parade has concluded but the celebratory mood of the day continues.. The parade was commanded by Parade Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, a second-generation Army officer.

Detailed explanation-3: -India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, and since 1951, all Republic Day celebrations have been held on this historic avenue that was officially known as Rajpath till early September 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Early history The present day Assam Rifles can trace its origins to a paramilitary force known as Cachar Levy which was established by the British in 1835 in the Assam region. The Assam Rifles boasts of being the oldest paramilitary force.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is option 2, i.e., Assam Frontier Police. Assam Frontier Police is an old name of Assam Rifles. Assam Rifles were formed in 1835 during the British empire in India and is the oldest paramilitary force in India.