Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Chief of Defense Staff?
1. The CDS will be a four-star General/Officer who will act as the Principal Military Advisor to the Prime Minister on all tri-services matter
2. Its creation was recommended in 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that was tasked with studying the Kargil Review Committee (1999) report.
3.The CDS will be the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC).
Answer: B
Notes:
The CDS will be a four-star General/Officer who will act as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister
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