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Defence Of The Nation

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

Quick revision notes for Defence Of The Nation — Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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Structure of Defence Forces

  • Three wings of Indian Defence: Army, Navy, and Air Force
  • President is the Commander-in-Chief of all three forces
  • Chief of Army - General, Chief of Navy - Admiral, Chief of Air Force - Air Chief Marshal
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Indian Army

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, Motto: 'Seva Paramo Dharma' (Service Before Self)
  • Seven Commands with specific geographical areas of responsibility
  • Ground forces include infantry, cavalry, battle tanks, artillery, supply and engineering units
3

Indian Navy

  • Protects 7,516.60 km coastline (including islands), 6,100 km excluding islands
  • Headquarters: New Delhi, Motto: 'Sham No Varunah' (May Water God Varuna Bless Us)
  • Three area commands: Western (Mumbai), Eastern (Visakhapatnam), Southern (Kochi)
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Indian Air Force

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, Motto: 'Nabah Sparsham Diptam' (Touch the Sky with Glory)
  • Five operational commands and two functional commands
  • Advanced aircraft: Sukhoi SU-30MKI, Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar, MiG series

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Indian Defence system consists of ArmyEach service is organized into regionalCreated in 2019India manufactures defence equipment through governmentIncludes Territorial Army

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