With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Statement 1: Home Guards are raised and administered by the respective State Governments/Union Territories under their own Home Guards Act and Rules. While the Central Government provides guidance and some financial assistance, they are not raised under a central act. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. 2. Statement 2: The role of the Home Guards is indeed defined as serving as an auxiliary force to the police in the maintenance of internal security, assisting the community in emergencies, and performing other duties assigned by the government. This statement is correct. 3. Statement 3: To assist the Border Security Force (BSF) in preventing infiltration and guarding the international border, specialized units known as Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in several border States. They also assist in guarding coastal areas in some states. This statement is correct. 4. Since statements 2 and 3 are correct, the answer is (B) Only two.