Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Coast Guard?

It was formed as a para-military force in 1978.

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It is headed by an Admiral.

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It prevents illegal sea trade and smuggling.

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Its headquarters are located at Bengaluru.

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Solution

The correct options are
A It was formed as a para-military force in 1978.
C It prevents illegal sea trade and smuggling.
The Indian Coast Guard was formed as a para-military force in 1978. They have various ships to protect the borders: Puthar, Vikram, Vijay, and Veera, to name a few. They work closely with the Indian Navy. They prevent illegal sea trade and smuggling. The unit is headed by the Director-General and is headquartered in New Delhi.

There are four regional headquarters located at Mumbai, Chennai, Gandhinagar, and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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