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Asked 2 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 2001 · last asked 2024

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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:

2024Sci & Tech
A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1 and 3 only

Explanation

As the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Head of the Department of Military Affairs, the individual serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters. The CDS does not exercise direct military command over the three Service Chiefs, as they retain operational control over their respective services.

Consider the following organizations: 1. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration 2. Heavy Water Board 3. Indian Rare Earths Limited 4. Uranium Corporation of India Which of these is/are under the Department of Atomic Energy?

2001Sci & Tech
A1 only
B1 and 4
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All of the listed organizations, including the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration, Heavy Water Board, Indian Rare Earths Limited, and Uranium Corporation of India, fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Atomic Energy.