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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
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What is National Security?
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National Security refers to a nation's first duty and responsibility to keep its security systems well-prepared and ready at all times. It involves protecting the country from foreign aggression, inte…
Name the three main defence forces of India and their primary responsibilities.
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1. Army - Protects geographical boundaries 2. Navy - Protects the coastline 3. Air Force - Protects India's air space All three forces are controlled by the Ministry of Defence.
Who is the Supreme Commander of India's defence forces and why is this arrangement important?
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The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the defence forces. This arrangement is important because the President represents civil power, and in a democracy, civil leadership is considered su…
What are the titles of the chiefs of India's three defence forces?
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Army Chief - General Navy Chief - Admiral Air Force Chief - Air Chief Marshall These chiefs are appointed by the President of India.
What is the Chief of Defence Staff and when was this position created?
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The Chief of Defence Staff is a position created in 2019 to maintain coordination between the three defence forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force). This position helps ensure better integration and cooper…
What are Paramilitary Forces and why are they called 'paramilitary'?
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Paramilitary Forces are security forces that help the defence forces. They are called 'paramilitary' because they are neither completely military forces nor completely civil forces. Their main task is…
List four major paramilitary forces of India.
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1. Border Security Force (BSF) 2. Coast Guard 3. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 4. Rapid Action Force (RAF)…
What are the main functions of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
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1. Creating a sense of security among people living near borders 2. Preventing smuggling across borders 3. Patrolling the international borders 4. Protecting international borders during peacetime…
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