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Which of the following is the only paramilitary force with a dual control structure?
Explanation
The Assam Rifles is the only paramilitary force in India with a dual control structure. While it is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), its operational control is vested with the Indian Army, which falls under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) [2]. This unique arrangement means that while the MHA handles recruitment, salaries, and infrastructure, the Indian Army directs the force's deployment and tactical operations, particularly in counter-insurgency and border guarding roles in the Northeast. Other forces like the CRPF, ITBP, and CISF are under the singular administrative and operational control of the MHA. This dual command has led to internal demands for a unified control structure to resolve administrative complexities and parity issues [2].
Sources
- [2] https://www.svpnpa.gov.in/static/gallery/docs/39_attritionincentralarmedpoliceforce.pdf
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India?
Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs ?
Which one of the following is under the control of the Ministry of Defence ?
Which of the following is/are Para- military Force(s) of India ? 1. Indian Coast Guard 2. Assam Rifles 3. Directorate General of Resettlement Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Consider the following statements about Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP):
- ITBP was raised in 1962.
- ITBP is basically a mountain trained force.
- ITBP replaced Assam Rifles in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in 2004-2005 for border guarding duty.
- ITBP presently has 52 service battalions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?