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Need of Military Studies Today Module - I

Military Studies
Intext Questions 3.2

1. In which year were the Sainik Schools started in India?

2. National Cadet Corps Act was promulgated in the year _______.

3. Name any three Military Schools in India.
Note

What You Have Learnt

• Military studies changed over the ages due to changes in military organization,

introduction of newer weapons and due improvement in science and technology.
• Method of warfare also changed due to the changes in weapon system and the

organizational changes.
• Changes were made in the subjects being taught to a soldier. The curriculum of

military studies adapted to the changes in warfare and weapons.
• There was a transformation in training a soldier in India.

• National Cadet Corps (NCC) was created in 1948 with the aim of training the
youth of the country on basics of army training.
• Schools like Sainik schools and Military schools were established. Academies

for specialized training, as per new organization of the Army, Air Force and
Navy was created.
• Each wing of the Armed Forces had its own Academies as per their respective
requirements to learn and train the soldiers and officers.

Terminal Excercises

1. Explain the impact of technology on weapons? Name any five changes in weapon
system that changed the nature of warfare.

2. Describe the changes in the type of warfare from Medieval age to British and
modern era.
3. What is meant by Specialised academies for training personnel of the armed
forces?

4. Describe the modern system of schools for training students to enroll into the
armed forces in India.
5. Explain the features of The National Cadet Corps.

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