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Polity & Governance2023
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:
  1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act
  2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary
  3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/
coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some states. How many of the above statements are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is "Only two" because statements 2 and 3 are accurate, while statement 1 is misleading. The Home Guards are actually raised under the Home Guards Act of 1968, but the organizational structure and rules are determined by individual state governments, not exclusively by the Central Government. Therefore, while the Home Guards do assist police forces in maintaining internal security and some states have established Border Wing Home Guards for securing borders, the governance structure does not solely fall under central jurisdiction, making only statements 2 and 3 correct in the context of their roles and responsibilities. This understanding aligns with standard references on governance and internal security as covered in UPSC preparation materials.

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