Question
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer — D
Explanation
The CDS permanently chairs the Chiefs of Staff Committee and advises the Defence Minister on tri-service matters, but does not exercise operational command over the three Service Chiefs.