GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the oldest paramilitary force in the country?
A
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
B
Coast Guard
C
Assam Rifles
D
Border Security Force (BSF)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Assam Rifles is located in district East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, INDIA.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assam Rifles Its primary role is to guard the 1, 643 kilometre long Indo-Myanmar border. The AR comes under the administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), while its operational control is maintained by the Indian Army. It is the oldest paramilitary force in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -4 Assam Rifles being the only active force located in Manipur, they were deployed for multiple roles. The battalion sent the first frontier patrol for reconnaissance of the jungle and hill approaches from the Chindwin and Chin Hills into Manipur State in January 1942.

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