What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?

1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs

3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. (b) 1 and 2 only
3. (c) 2 and 3 only
4. (d) 1 and 3 onlyCorrect answer

Answer: (d)