Multiple choice

Which of the following purposes does the Garuda Commando Force of the Indian Air Force serve?

  1. Relief and rescue operations
  2. Protection of critical Air Force bases
  3. For peace keeping operation across the globe

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All three
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a strength of approximately 2000 personnels. Garud is tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities. Presently, Garud's are deployed in Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations.

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