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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2024General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ77. 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 :
Options
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer
D 1 and 3 only
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).