Question

The National cadet corps was formed in the year _____.
(A) 1945
(B) 1947
(C) 1942
(D) 1948

Answer 1

Hint: National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed in the year 1948. It is an organization comprising the army, Navy and the air wing engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.

Complete step by step solution
History of NCC
1. The British government desired to impart army training to students of Indian universities so that they may get good officers for their forces.
2. They started University training Corps which later on during 1925 was changed into University officers training Corps
3. During the Second World War it was noted that the University officers training Corps could not fulfill its mission. Considering this and to impart training to youth in future, the Government of India appointed a national cadet Corps committee during 1946 under the chairmanship of pt. Hariday nath kunzru.

Objective of NCC :
1. The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless services among young citizens.
2. It aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership
qualities in all walks of life, who will serve the nation regardless of which career they choose.
3. The agency also provides any environment conducive to motivating young children to join the armed forces.

Thus, the option (D) is correct

Note: The headquarter of national credit Corps is located in New Delhi. It is headed by a director general with the rank of Lieutenant General. All there are 96 group headquarters in the country who exercise control over a network of 684 army wing Units, 69 naval wing units and 61 air squadrons.