Which of the following are administered under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India ? 1. Territorial Army 2. Hydrographic surveys and preparation of navigational charts 3. National Cadet Corps 4. All matters relating to Coast Guard Organization Select the answer using the codes given below :
- A.1,2,3 and 4
- B.1,3 and 4 only
- C.2 and 4 only
- D.1 and 3 only
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is A, 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules give all four subjects to the Department of Defence in the Ministry of Defence. The Territorial Army is a part-time volunteer force that forms part of the regular Army and is raised under the Territorial Army Act, 1948. Hydrographic surveys and the preparation of navigational charts are done by the Indian Navy through the National Hydrographic Office at Dehradun, which publishes India's official sea charts. The National Cadet Corps, set up in 1948, is run by the Ministry of Defence through its Directorate General in New Delhi, even though its cadets come from schools and colleges. The Indian Coast Guard, created in 1978, is an armed force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence that guards India's maritime zones. Option B is wrong because it leaves out hydrographic surveys. Option C is wrong because it leaves out the Territorial Army and the NCC. Option D is wrong because it leaves out hydrography and the Coast Guard. Exam tip: Coast Guard and NCC are under Defence, while BSF, CRPF and the Assam Rifles are under Home Affairs.
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