With reference to the Territorial Army (TA) consider the following statements:1.The origins of India’s Territorial Army can be traced to the days of the British Raj when the British raised a territorial army through the Indian Territorial Act, 1920. 2.The primary role of the TA is to relieve the regular army from static duties such as road security and protection of communication lines. 3.The TA is only open to Indian citizens who have served in the regular army.. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Territorial Army (TA) consider the following statements:
1.The origins of India’s Territorial Army can be traced to the days of the British Raj when the British raised a territorial army through the Indian Territorial Act, 1920.
2.The primary role of the TA is to relieve the regular army from static duties such as road security and protection of communication lines.
3.The TA is only open to Indian citizens who have served in the regular army..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The origins of India’s Territorial Army can be traced to the days of the British Raj when the British raised a territorial army through the Indian Territorial Act, 1920. The primary role of the TA is to relieve the regular army from static duties such as road security and protection of communication lines.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While former regular army personnel are eligible to join the TA, it is also open to civilian volunteers who meet the eligibility criteria. Indian citizens, both with and without prior military experience, can join the Territorial Army.

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