GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Post-independence, the Territorial Army Bill was introduced in the Constituent Assembly, as the Indian Parliament was then known, on 23 August 1948; it was passed on 1 September and came into force on 10 September.

Detailed explanation-2: -After independence, the modern Indian Territorial Army was inaugurated by C Rajagopalachari on 9 October 1949. On this day every year, the Prime Minister’s Territorial Army Day Parade takes place. Operations: The TA was engaged in military operations in the wars of 1962, 1965 and 1971.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major & below-3 years-In case of a Territorial Army officer this may be extended upto 5 years under orders of Army Headquarters: extension being granted for one year at a time.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was raised by a former colonel of the British Indian Army, General Mohan Singh, but was later led by Subhas Chandra Bose and Rash Bihari Bose.