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The people of a nation have a sense of unity, brotherhood, and involvement. This feeling is called  ________.

  1. nationalism

  2. brotherhood

  3. patriotism

  4. diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nationalism: It is a belief system which instills a sense of common identity among the members of a nation. National flag, national symbol, national anthem, etc. play an important role in developing and strengthening the idea of nationalism. The term Nationalism refers to develop sentiments or views towards one’s own country. It is the knowledge regarding the social, political and economic aspect of the society or of the nation to promote its interests or beliefs. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the ideologies are not central to the formation of a nation-state, hence, incorrect. 

Lt Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy became the first Indian to complete a solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in 2013.
What was the name of the vessel used by him?

  1. INSV Mandovi

  2. INSV Mhadei

  3. INS Abhimanyu

  4. INS Abhay


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lt Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy became the first Indian to complete a solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in 2013. He used INSV Mhadei to complete his circumnavigation of the World.

Under which operation the Territorial Army were actively involved?

  1. 1962

  2. 1965

  3. 1971

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Territorial Army  units were actively involved in 1962, 1965 and 1971 operations. The "Terriers" have also taken part in OP-PAWAN in Sri Lanka, OP RAKSHAK in Punjab & J&K, OP RHINO and OP BAJRANG in North East in a most active manner. 

What is the slogan of National Cadet Corps?

  1. Unity in Diversity

  2. Discipline and Unity

  3. Service before Self

  4. Discipline and Strength


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The slogan of National Cadet Corps is Discipline and Unity. It teaches certain qualities such as community life and leadership. Those who get this training are given preference in recruitment to the army. They get a reservation for admission to higher courses. The youths in schools and colleges can join the NCC. Its main aim is to infuse the responsibility of national security. 

In 2001, to coordinate the different wings of the Armed Forces, the office of the ________ was created.

  1. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

  2. Defence Secretary

  3. Defence Minister

  4. Chief of Staff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Integrated Defence Staff is an organization under the Ministry of Defence for promoting coordination and facilitating the tasks across the different branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
It is the body which composed of the representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce, Ministry of External Affairs, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance. The IDS is headed by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff along with Deputy Chiefs of Integrated Defence Staff.
 Its motto is Victory through jointness. It was established on 23 November 2001 on the recommendations of Kargil Review Committee. It is headed by Chief of Integrated Staff as Chairman. It aims to work towards the integration of policies of Armed Forces.

To assist the local police in maintaining law and order __________ was established in 1946.

  1. Sea Guards

  2. Coast Guards

  3. Home Guards

  4. Port Guards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Home Guards is a voluntary force first created in 1946 in India to assist Police in controlling civil disturbances and communal riots. It was formally created after 1962 Chinese aggression when center advised state to merge their existing voluntary organization into one to be known as Home Guards. Their role is supportive, they are auxiliary to the police, helps people in emergency and assist policemen in maintaining law and order.

When was the Home Guards force established in India?

  1. 1946

  2. 1945

  3. 1947

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Home Guards is a voluntary force, first raised in India in December 1946, to assist the police in controlling civil disturbance and communal riots. Subsequently, the concept of the voluntary citizen's force was adopted by several States. The role of Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary to the police in maintenance of internal security, help the community in any kind of emergency such as an air-raid, fire, cyclone, earthquake, epidemic etc., help in maintenance of essential services, promote communal harmony and assist the administration in protecting weaker sections, participate in socio-economic and welfare activities and perform Civil Defence duties.

Which force is the premier central police force of the Union of India for internal security?

  1. Home Guards

  2. National Cadet Corps

  3. Central Reserve Police Force

  4. Indian Army


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the premier central police force of the Union of India for internal security. Originally constituted as the Crown Representative Police in 1939, it is one of the oldest Central paramilitary forces. Due to its unique capability to quickly adapt to various situational requirements, and also, to work in perfect harmony with the State Police, CRPF has, over the years, acquired the distinction of being perhaps the most acceptable Force, by the people and the State administrations.

The jurisdiction of the  ___________ confines to state only.

  1. Home Guards

  2. National Security Group

  3. Police Services

  4. National Cadet Corps


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The police forces work at central and state levels. The jurisdiction of the police services confines to state only. The central government has established its own police forces.