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Asked 2 times in CDS, peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 1 years (2015–2015)
Across exams
CDS · 2How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
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Sample questions
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CDS2015
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
- A The Armed Forces Tribunal has the power to adjudicate disputes relating to conditions of service of persons subject to the Army Act, 1950.
- B Findings and sentences of court martial can be challenged before the Armed Forces Tribunal.
- C The Chairperson and members of the Armed Forces Tribunal shall be appointed only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- D The Chairperson and members of the Armed Forces Tribunal can be removed only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
CDS2015
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
- A The President cannot pardon a person sentenced by a Court Martial.
- B The supreme command of the defence forces of the Union vests in the President, but its exercise has to be regulated by law. ✓
- C A person awarded rigorous imprisonment cannot be compelled to do hard work as this would amount to violation of Article 23 of the Constitution of India.
- D The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 excludes the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in relation to service matters of the persons in the armed forces.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
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