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Question
Explain the following concept.
Home Guard
Solution
- This organisation was established in the pre-independence period. Citizens can join the Home Guard and assist in the defence of the country.
- Any citizen, man or woman, between the ages of 20 to 35 years can join the Home Guards.
- This force has the following tasks : Maintain public security, supply of milk, water and other essential services during riots or strikes, to regulate traffic, to help people at the time of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, etc.
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