What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?

  1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs

 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 (a). 1, 2 and 3

 (b). 1 and 2 only

 (c). 2 and 3 only

 (d). 1 and 3 only


The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs has several key duties:

  • Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
  • Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister.
  • Head of the Department of Military Affairs.
  • Advisory Role in the Nuclear Command Authority.
  • Promoting jointness and integration among the armed forces.
  • Implementation of defence reforms.
  • Coordination of defence planning and acquisition.

So, the correct answer is Option (d).


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