India’s Defence System
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
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National Security - Concept and Importance
- National Security refers to a nation's preparedness to defend against foreign aggression and internal threats
- International conflicts arise due to boundary disputes, water sharing issues, treaty violations, competition, and refugee influx
- Primary responsibility of any nation is to maintain well-prepared security systems
India's Defence Forces Structure
- Three main defence forces: Army (land borders), Navy (coastline), Air Force (airspace)
- Ministry of Defence controls all three forces
- Indian Army is world's seventh largest military force
Paramilitary Forces and Their Functions
- Paramilitary forces are neither fully military nor civil - they assist defence forces
- Main paramilitary forces: BSF, Coast Guard, CRPF, RAF
- BSF protects international borders during peacetime and prevents smuggling
Home Guards and Citizen Participation
- Established during pre-independence period for citizen participation in defence
- Citizens aged 20-35 years (both men and women) can join
- Functions include maintaining public security during riots/strikes
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