Defence & Police — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. Station House Officer

• **Station House Officer** = This is the officer in charge of a specific police station. • **1861** — The Police Act, which established the modern police system including the SHO role, was enacted in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Safety Head Office': This is not the correct full form of SHO; 'Senior Head Officer': This is not the correct full form of SHO; 'Suburban House Officer': This is not the correct full form of SHO.

Correct Answer: B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

• **Hindustan Aeronautics Limited** = It is a major aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bengaluru. • **1940** — The company was founded in this year as Hindustan Aircraft. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Himalayan Aeronautics Limited': This is not the correct full form of HAL; 'Heavy Aeronautics League': This is not the correct full form of HAL; 'Hindustan Aircraft Limited': This was the original name, not the current full form of HAL.

Correct Answer: A. Assam Rifles

• **Assam Rifles** = It is India's oldest paramilitary force, primarily responsible for border security and counter-insurgency in Northeast India. • **1835** — The force was established in this year as the Cachar Levy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Army Reserves': This is not the correct full form of AR in this context; 'Armed Rangers': This is not the correct full form of AR; 'Assam Rangers': This is not the correct full form of AR.

Correct Answer: D. National Cadet Corps

• **National Cadet Corps** = It is a tri-services organization aimed at developing character, discipline, and leadership among the youth. • **1948** — The NCC was formed in this year with the motto 'Unity and Discipline'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'National Civil Corps': This is not the correct full form of NCC; 'Naval Cadet Corps': This is a part of NCC, but not its full form; 'National Combined Corps': This is not the correct full form of NCC.

Correct Answer: B. Defense Acquisition Council

• **Defense Acquisition Council** = It is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defense for new policies and capital acquisitions. • **2001** — The DAC was formed in this year to fast-track the procurement process of the three services. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Defense Allocation Commission': This is not the correct full form of DAC; 'Departmental Acquisition Council': This is not the correct full form of DAC; 'Defense Action Committee': This is not the correct full form of DAC.

Correct Answer: C. Line of Control

• **Line of Control** = It refers to the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir. • **1971** — The LOC was established after the war in this year and was formerly known as the Ceasefire Line. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Land of Control': This is not the correct full form of LOC; 'Legal Operation Center': This is not the correct full form of LOC; 'Limit of Command': This is not the correct full form of LOC.

Correct Answer: B. Line of Actual Control

• **Line of Actual Control** = It is the effective border between India and China, divided into three sectors. • **1962** — The term LAC gained prominence after the Sino-Indian War in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Limit of Actual Control': This is not the correct full form of LAC; 'Legal Access Command': This is not the correct full form of LAC; 'Land Access Center': This is not the correct full form of LAC.

Correct Answer: C. Central Armed Police Forces

• **Central Armed Police Forces** = It is a collective name for seven security forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs. • **7** — There are seven forces included under the CAPF, distinct from the Indian Armed Forces. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Civil Armed Police Forces': This is not the correct full form of CAPF; 'Combined Armed Police Forces': This is not the correct full form of CAPF; 'Central Armed Police Federation': This is not the correct full form of CAPF.

Correct Answer: B. Air Force Cross

• **Air Force Cross** = It is a military decoration awarded for exemplary gallantry while flying, not involving direct contact with the enemy. • **1932** — The Indian Air Force, whose personnel can receive the AFC, was established in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Air Force Commander': This is not the correct full form of AFC; 'Air Flying Corps': This is not the correct full form of AFC; 'Armed Forces Command': This is not the correct full form of AFC.

Correct Answer: D. Border Roads Organization

• **Border Roads Organization** = It develops and maintains road networks primarily in India's border areas and remote regions. • **1960** — The BRO was established in this year to provide infrastructure to support the Indian Armed Forces. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Border Reconstruction Office': This is not the correct full form of BRO; 'Bharat Regional Organization': This is not the correct full form of BRO; 'Bharat Roads Office': This is not the correct full form of BRO.