Question 638
Consider the following statements regarding Assam Rifles? 1. It is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. 2. Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force raised way back in British India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
2 only
Why?
Explanation: Assam Rifles is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force raised way back in 1835 in British India with just 750 men. Hence statement 2 is correct.