| Which of the following statements are true with regard to the military powers of the President of India? |
| I. The constitution vests the Supreme Command of the Defence Force in the President of India. |
| II. The President's power to declare war or peace is subject to regulation by Parliament |
| III. The President needs the sanction of Parliament to expend on training & maintaining the Defence Force |
| IV. As commander-in-chief of India, the President is independent of legislative control |
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I and II
C) I, III and IV
D) I, II and III
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] The constitution vests the Supreme Command of the Defence Force in the President of India. As such he makes all important appointments in the Defence Force including the Chief of the three wings -the Armed Force, the Air Force and the Naval Force. He can declare war and conclude peace. However the President cannot do so himself. Under the Constitution he is required to do so under the control and authority of the Parliament.
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