2015 · Q41
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
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- APresident
- BPrime Minister
- CDefence Minister
- DLongest serving Chief of Staff
Explanation
Article 53 of the Constitution vests the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union in the President of India. The Prime Minister, Defence Minister and service chiefs exercise authority under the President. Hence the President is the Supreme Commander.