Multiple choice

Which of the following paramilitary forces of India constitute a part of the eight battalions of the National Disaster Management Authority?

  1. Central Industrial Security Force
  2. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
  3. Rapid Action Force
  4. Border Security Force

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a disaster response agency under National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) created by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It was established in 2009 in Delhi for the purpose of specialised response to natural and man-made disasters. It consists of eight battalions of Indian Armed forces, including two each of the BSF, CRPF, CISF and ITBP.

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