A
To serve as a liaison officer between the host country and home armed forces, coordinating military cooperation and export promotion.
B
To directly command foreign military bases established by the Indian government.
C
To negotiate bilateral free trade agreements concerning non-military commercial goods.
D
To oversee the internal intelligence operations and counter-espionage within the host country.
Correct answer: (a) To serve as a liaison officer between the host country and home armed forces, coordinating military cooperation and export promotion.
Explanation
Option A correctly identifies a Defence Attaché as a military expert attached to a diplomatic mission who serves as a liaison officer between the host country and home armed forces to coordinate cooperation and exports. Options B, C, and D misstate the mandate of a military attaché.
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