Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2015
Who acts as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee ?
- A The President of India in his capacity as the commander-in-chief
- B The Prime Minister
- C The Defence Minister
- D The senior-most Chief of Staff ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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CDS2015
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
- A India does not have a Chief of Defence Staff.
- B India does not have a Permanent Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- C India has a Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee who functions as Chief of the Defence Staff. ✓
- D India has a Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee who does not function as Chief of the Defence Staff.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
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