Consider the following statements about the position of the Chief of Defence Staff :<br>1. He is the Head of the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence.<br>2. He is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.<br>3. He does not exercise any military command over the three Service Chiefs.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1 and 3 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All statements are correct. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs, serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, and acts as a principal advisor without exercising direct military command over the Service Chiefs.

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