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The motto of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is:
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Answer: Option B — Unity and Discipline
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The motto of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is "Unity and Discipline" ("Ekta aur Anushasan").
About the motto:
- The motto was adopted on 23 December 1957.
- It reflects the NCC's aim of building character, comradeship and discipline among young people.
About the NCC:
- It was raised on 15 April 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, passed by the Constituent Assembly (Legislative).
- Its origin lies in the "University Corps" (1917), formed under the Indian Defence Act, which was later replaced by the "University Training Corps" (1920) and the "University Officers Training Corps" (1942).
The idea of a national cadet corps was recommended by a committee headed by Pandit H. N. Kunzru (1946).
It works under the Ministry of Defence.
Its headquarters (Directorate General) is in New Delhi, and it is headed by a Director General of the rank of Lieutenant General.
It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, with more than 15 lakh cadets.
It has three wings: Army, Navy and Air Force.
Girls' Division was started in July 1949.
Its aims:
- To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service among young citizens.
- To create a pool of organised, trained and motivated youth to serve the nation.
- To provide an environment that encourages young people to join the armed forces.
NCC Certificates:
- "A" Certificate (junior division), "B" Certificate and "C" Certificate (senior division). "C" Certificate holders get preference in recruitment to the armed forces.
- NCC Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of November.
- The NCC's flag has red, dark blue and light blue colours, representing the Army, Navy and Air Force.
- The "Republic Day Camp" is held in Delhi every January; the best cadets receive the "Prime Minister's Banner".
Other mottos:
- Indian Army: "Service Before Self".
- Indian Navy: "Sha No Varunah" (May the Lord of the Waters be auspicious unto us).
- Indian Air Force: "Nabhah Sprisham Diptam" (Touch the sky with glory), from the Bhagavad Gita.
- Assam Rifles: "Friends of the North East People".
Why not the other options?
- ✗"Service Before Self" is the motto of the Indian Army.
- ✗"Valour and Faith" is not the motto of the NCC.
- ✗"Duty, Honour, Courage" is also not the motto of the NCC.
Quick tip
Remember: NCC = "Unity and Discipline" (raised 15 April 1948; Ministry of Defence; Kunzru Committee); Army = "Service Before Self"; IAF = "Nabhah Sprisham Diptam"; NCC Day = fourth Sunday of November.
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