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The Indian Army's Border Roads Organisation constructed a major road in 2009 in the remote Afghan province of Nimroz which connects Delaram to Zaranj. This is also called as ‘Route 606’. It is a 218 Km road. It is one of the busiest roads in Afghanistan and provides an important trade route between Iran and the rest of Asia.

National Security Group provides security to very important persons. It assists in suppressing terrorism and provides internal security. The Bomb diffusion group is complementary to it.

The custom marine organization was merged with the India coast guard and was entrusted with the responsibility of assisting the customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling operations and preventing illegal trading. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the posts are not entrusted with the responsibility of supervising the coast, but with sea, port and home, hence, incorrect. 

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. He used INSV Mhadei to complete his circumnavigation of the World.

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. 

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. 

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.