Correct answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. CDS does not exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
- B
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Keeps the false command claim and drops the advisor role.
- C
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Drops the COSC chair, which is a CDS duty, and keeps command.
- D
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Permanent Chairman of COSC and principal military adviser on tri-service matters; no command over Service Chiefs.
Summary. Official key is (d) 1 and 3 only. The CDS is Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the principal military adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-service issues. Operational command of each Service stays with that Service Chief. Statement 2 is the trap.
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