Question. How many cantonments are currently being governed by Cantonment act, 2006?
(a) 60
(b) 61
(c) 62
(d) 63
Answer- (c).
Related Fact:
- On August 6, 2018, answering a question asked by Dr. Prabhakar Kore in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said that Army has proposed conversion of cantonments into ‘Exclusive Military Stations’.
- Notably, there are 62 Cantonments, governed by the Cantonments Act, 2006, located in 19 States across the country in a total area of 57 lakh acres.
Cantonments-
- Cantonments are important institutions that bear testimony to the harmonious co-existence of civilians and defence personnels.
- The Army has suggested excision of civil areas of Cantonments and converting military pockets into Military Stations.
Reference:
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-army-wants-to-convert-cantonments-into-exclusive-military-stations-modi-govt-tells-parliament-2646372
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