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Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
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President = Supreme Commander (constitutional head).
Actual control = Cabinet (executive authority).
Actual control = Cabinet (executive authority).
Updated On: Jun 6, 2025
- Vice President of India
- Prime Minister of India
- President of India
- Defense Minister of India
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Under Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution, the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Defense Forces of the Union.
This is a ceremonial role, as operational control lies with the Cabinet and defense officials under the Prime Minister. Other options:
- Vice President: Presides over Rajya Sabha.
- Prime Minister: Head of government but not the supreme commander.
- Defense Minister: In charge of defense policy, but not the supreme commander.
This is a ceremonial role, as operational control lies with the Cabinet and defense officials under the Prime Minister. Other options:
- Vice President: Presides over Rajya Sabha.
- Prime Minister: Head of government but not the supreme commander.
- Defense Minister: In charge of defense policy, but not the supreme commander.
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