Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the Indian Army.
2.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has a tenure of 3 years or until 62 years of age, whichever is earlier.
3.The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) can be from any tri-services.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The CDS is the overall head of the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and acts as a coordinator for tri-service matters. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the professional head of the Indian Army.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The COAS serves for a tenure of 3 years or until 62 years of age, whichever comes first. The CDS can be appointed from any of the three services: Army, Navy, or Air Force.
Source: AIR
