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To assist the local police in maintaining law and order __________ was established in 1946.

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Sea Guards
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Coast Guards
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Home Guards
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Port Guards
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The correct option is C Home Guards
Home Guards is a voluntary force first created in 1946 in India to assist Police in controlling civil disturbances and communal riots. It was formally created after 1962 Chinese aggression when center advised state to merge their existing voluntary organization into one to be known as Home Guards. Their role is supportive, they are auxiliary to the police, helps people in emergency and assist policemen in maintaining law and order.

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