Question

Which of the following is the oldest paramilitary force in India?
1. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
2. Central Reserve Police Force
3. Central Industrial Security Force
4. Assam Rifles

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Assam Rifles

The correct answer is Assam Rifles.

• Assam rifle is the oldest paramilitary force in India.
• The Assam Rifle born dates back to 1835.

• The old name of this paramilitary force was Cachar Levy in the British period.
• In world war1, Assam Rifles served in Europe.
• In world war2, the force served in Burma.
• When Tibet was annexed by China, the task of manning the Tibet border of the Assam Himalayan region was given to this paramilitary force.
• In Arunachal Pradesh, they played a crucial law in maintaining law and order.
• Sentinels of northeast is the other name of the force.
• The Ministry of home ministry of defence is the governing body of this force.
• In Shillong, India, the Headquarter of the force is located.