Regarding Home Guards, consider the following statements:
1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in the maintenance of internal security.
3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some states.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
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Action |
The Act under which it is covered |
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(1) |
Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms | The Official Secrets Act, 1923 |
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(2) |
Knowing misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties | The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
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(3) |
Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others | The Arms (Amendment Act, 2019) |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
Statement-II : Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?