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Q: In whom does the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union vest as per the Constitution of India?
  • A. Chief of the Army Staff
  • B. President
  • C. Prime Minister
  • D. Defence Minister
Correct Answer: Option B - In Constitution of India, Article 53 states that- 1. The executive power of the union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers sub ordinate to him in accordance with this constitution 53(1). 2. The Supreme command of the Defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise there of shall be regulated by law 53(2).
B. In Constitution of India, Article 53 states that- 1. The executive power of the union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers sub ordinate to him in accordance with this constitution 53(1). 2. The Supreme command of the Defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise there of shall be regulated by law 53(2).

Explanations:

In Constitution of India, Article 53 states that- 1. The executive power of the union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers sub ordinate to him in accordance with this constitution 53(1). 2. The Supreme command of the Defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise there of shall be regulated by law 53(2).