With reference to Chief of Defence Staff, consider the following statements;1.The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services matters.2.The CDS works under the Department of Military Affairs, which is headed by Defence Minister.3.He acts as the military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Chief of Defence Staff, consider the following statements;
1.The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services matters.
2.The CDS works under the Department of Military Affairs, which is headed by Defence Minister.
3.He acts as the military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services matters.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence and acts as its secretary.

Statement 3 is correct: He acts as the military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority.

Source: The Hindu

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