Paramilitary Forces — Set 4
Defence GK · अर्धसैनिक बल · Questions 31–40 of 120
Where is the Headquarters of ITBP located?
Correct Answer: B. New Delhi
The Headquarters of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is located in New Delhi. Despite operating along the remote Himalayan borders, the administrative headquarters is in the capital for policy coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs. ITBP has frontier headquarters in states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh. Field formations are spread across the entire length of the India-China border.
SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) guards India's borders with which countries?
Correct Answer: B. Nepal and Bhutan
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) guards India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan, covering a total border length of approximately 2,900 km. The open nature of these borders due to friendly relations with Nepal and Bhutan makes SSB's role particularly challenging. SSB also prevents cross-border crimes, human trafficking, and smuggling along these borders. Its deployment ensures that open and friendly borders do not become conduits for anti-national activities.
SSB Raising Day is observed on which date?
Correct Answer: B. December 20
SSB Raising Day is observed on December 20 every year. The force was originally known as the Special Service Bureau (SSB) and was renamed Sashastra Seema Bal in 2001. The Raising Day marks the force's transition from an intelligence-gathering organization to a full-fledged border guarding force. The day is celebrated at SSB establishments across Nepal and Bhutan borders.
SSB was renamed from which original name in 2001?
Correct Answer: C. Special Service Bureau
The SSB was originally known as the Special Service Bureau (SSB), which was an intelligence-gathering organization set up in 1963 after the India-China War. In 2001, it was renamed Sashastra Seema Bal and given the role of a border guarding force. The change transformed it from a covert intelligence agency to an armed border security force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This restructuring equipped SSB with weapons and expanded its border management responsibilities.
Assam Rifles is often called by which nickname?
Correct Answer: B. Sentinels of the Northeast
Assam Rifles is often called the 'Sentinels of the Northeast' due to its long-standing role in maintaining peace and order in India's northeastern states. The force has been present in the Northeast for over 185 years and has deep ties with local communities. Its unique dual control structure (Army for operations, MHA for administration) reflects its hybrid nature. Assam Rifles plays a crucial role in counter-insurgency operations in states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur.
Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in India. It was originally raised in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1835
Assam Rifles traces its history back to 1835 when it was raised as 'Cachar Levy' by the British East India Company. It is India's oldest paramilitary force and has served continuously for nearly two centuries. Over time it was renamed several times before finally being named Assam Rifles. Its long history and deep roots in the Northeast make it a unique and respected force.
Where is the Headquarters of Assam Rifles located?
Correct Answer: C. Shillong
The Headquarters of Assam Rifles is located at Shillong in Meghalaya. Shillong was historically the administrative capital of the Northeast during British India and remains a strategic location for managing operations in the region. Assam Rifles operates across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states. Its headquarters at Shillong coordinates operations with the Indian Army's Eastern Command.
Assam Rifles operates under a unique dual control. Who controls its operations and administration respectively?
Correct Answer: A. Army (Operations), MHA (Administration)
Assam Rifles has a unique dual control structure where the Indian Army controls its operational matters while the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handles its administrative matters including pay, promotions, and service conditions. This arrangement reflects the force's hybrid role as both a border guarding organization and a counter-insurgency force. The operational control by Army ensures tactical integration with military operations in the Northeast. This dual structure is unique among all Indian paramilitary forces.
NDRF stands for?
Correct Answer: B. National Disaster Response Force
NDRF stands for National Disaster Response Force. It is a specialized force constituted under the Disaster Management Act of 2005 for the purpose of specialized response during natural and man-made disasters. NDRF is drawn from other Central Armed Police Forces and has 16 battalions stationed across India. It is the world's largest disaster response force and has been deployed in numerous domestic and international disaster situations.
How many battalions does NDRF have?
Correct Answer: C. 16
NDRF has 16 battalions deployed at strategic locations across India to ensure rapid response to disasters anywhere in the country. Each NDRF battalion comprises approximately 1,149 personnel with specialized skills in search and rescue, medical assistance, and disaster mitigation. The battalions are drawn from BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles. NDRF teams have been deployed in disasters like cyclones, floods, earthquakes, and building collapses.