The document discusses India's defence forces, which consist of the army, navy, and air force. It describes the duties of defending borders, preserving national integrity, and preventing illegal cross-border activities. Each branch is outlined, including their leadership structures and capabilities. The navy guards coasts and uses modern ships and aircraft carriers. The air force is among the largest in the world and divided into commands for effective administration. Paramilitary and auxiliary forces also support special defense purposes.

1. B.J.P.S Samiti’s
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Mrs Varada Phadke
Defence Forces
Std 7th
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2. Defence Forces
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The first and foremost duty of a country is to
defend itself from military attacks by foreign
countries.
This duty is given to the Defence Forces. Hence
the Defence Forces assume importance.

3. It is a matter of pride that India has a Defence
Force which is disciplined, capable and
valiant. After Independence whenever the
national integrity was threatened, we have
faced the challenge ably (for example, the
Chinese and Pakistani aggressions). In the
Kargil war the Defence Forces have proved
their willingness to sacrifice everything in the
defence of our Motherland.
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4. Duties of the Defence Forces
• Defending the borders of the country.
• Preserving the integrity of the country.
• Preventing smuggling and illegal
activities across the borders.
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5. • The President of India is the Supreme
Command of our Defence Forces. Defence
Forces consist of three branches:
Army,
Navy and
Air Force.
They participate in the Independence Day
and Republic Day Parades and display their
capabilities.
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6. The Indian Army
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The Indian Army is the
second largest in the
world. It consists of
infantry, cavalry, artillery,
camel
corps and war-tankers.

7. The Chief of the Army is ranked as the
General. The Army headquarters are at
New Delhi. The General is in charge of
control, training, functioning and
administration of the Armed Forces.
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8. The Indian Navy
The Indian Navy guards our coast
and islands. It is the sixth largest
in the world.
The rank of the Naval Chief is the
Admiral.
The Naval headquarters are at New
Delhi.
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11. Logo of Indian Navy
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The Indian Navy is equipped with ships
carrying modern missiles and
submarines. INS Vibhuti and INS
Godavari are such important ships. The
Navy is also equipped with aircraft
carriers called INS Virat and INS
Vikramaditya.
A naval base known as Seabird is at
Karwar in Karnataka.

13. INS Vikramaditya
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14. The Indian Air Force
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15. India's Air Force is the fourth biggest in
the world.
The rank of the Air Chief is Marshal. The
headquarters of the Air Force are at New
Delhi.
In order to administer the Air Force
effectively it has been divided into five
Commands.
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16. Fighter Plane
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17. Para-military Defence Forces
Besides Defence Forces, there are
Paramilitary Defence Forces for special
purposes.
•Border Security Force
•Border Roads Organisation
•Coast Guards
•Central Industrial Security Force
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18. Auxiliary Military Forces
•National Cadet Corps (NCC)
•Indian Red Cross Society.
•Central Police Force.
•Home Guards.
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