President's Bodyguard - History & Formation
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about President's Bodyguard (PBG)?
1. PBG was raised in 1773 at Benares by the then Governor, Warren Hastings.
2. It is open only to Hindu Rajputs, Hindu Jats and Jat Sikhs- Published on 11 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
The Army has admitted in the Supreme Court that recruitment to President's Bodyguard (PBG) is open only to Hindu Rajputs, Hindu Jats and Jat Sikhs, saying that it is done purely on "functional requirement" and there is no caste and religion bias in it.In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Army refuted the allegation that any of the recruitment is done on the basis of caste and religion, saying that ceremonial duties in the Rashtrapati Bhawan demand common height, built and appearance.
