Q617
Which is the oldest paramilitary force in the country?
A.
Border Security Force (BSF)
B.
Assam Rifles
AnswerC.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
D.
Coast Guard
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Assam rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force, raised originally in 1835 as Cachar Levy. They perform many roles including the provision of internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations. Assam Rifles is known as “Sentinels of the Northeast”.