Military Service is currently not required in India. India has never required military service under British rule or since it gained independence in 1947. In WWII the Indian Army became the largest all-volunteer force in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in size. And it has since maintained the world's third largest army and the world's largest all volunteer army.
43% Yes |
57% No |
35% Yes |
46% No |
4% Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
11% No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
3% Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment |
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1% Yes, and it should be at least two years of service |
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1% Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record |
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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i think, no, it should not be mandatory.but ncc should be compulsory for fit students till class 12th.
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school should incorporate some basic military training of 2 year which is spread between 6 year 6th class to 12 helps in building disciplines and good character and help in self defence and organisation
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Yes, unless the person has any condition which would make it difficult for him/her to pursue military service
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Yes, so that they can survive during natural calamities. Self defence skills must be improved for every person
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Ideally Yes, but current education system need to be reformed for the same.
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Of course at least 2 years not 1
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