[Solved] What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

27. 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:

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1 ad 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1 and 3 only

Answer: 4

· Acts as the principal military advisor to the Government of India, particularly the Ministry of Defence, on tri-services matters.

· Advises the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) on nuclear strategy.

· Ensures jointness in operations, logistics, training, and support among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

· Facilitates the creation of theater commands and integrated structures for efficient utilization of resources.

· The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India is the senior-most military officer and heads the Indian armed forces.

· The CDS plays a crucial role in the integration, strategic coordination, and modernization of the military.

· In India, military command over the three service chiefs—the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)—is exercised by the President of India, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect, While Statement 1 & 3 is Correct.