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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Central

    Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in India: 1. The National Security Guard (NSG) is a premier counter-terrorism unit of the Indian government functioning under the Ministry of Defence. 2. BSF was established in 1965 after the Indo-Pakistani War to enhance border security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     The National Security Guard (NSG)  is an elite counter-terrorism force established in 1984 under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.    It is modeled on the UK's SAS and Germany's GSG-9. Known as Black Cats, the NSG acts as a second line of defense for high-risk operations.   The Border Security Force (BSF) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.    It is responsible for guarding India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It was formed in the wake of the Indo-Pak War of 1965 to ensure the security of India's borders and for related matters.

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