Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was formed on 7 May 1960.
(2) BRO is entrusted with the task of securing India’s borders and developing infrastructure in remote areas of India’s north and northeastern states.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
- On 7 May 2021 BRO celebrated its 61st Raising Day (foundation day).
- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was formed on 7 May 1960, with the primary goal of securing India’s borders and developing infrastructure in remote areas of India’s north and northeastern states.
- BRO is a leading road construction agency under the Ministry of Defence.
- Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhary is the current Director-General of BRO.