Question

The supreme commander of Defence forces is?
A.The president of India
B.The Prime Minister of India
C.Council of ministers
D.Chief of army staff

Answer 1

Hint: The Battle of Plassey was fought between the East India Company force led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-Ud-Daulah. It was fought in the year 1757.

Complete answer: The President of India has all the Military Powers vested in him. He is the supreme commander of the defence forces of our country, India. He is responsible for the appointment of the chiefs of all the three categories of defence: the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. He can declare war or make peace with the approval of the Parliament i.e. the Prime Minister and his council of ministers.
Option A. The president of India is the supreme commander of the Defence Forces in our country.
Option B. The prime minister of India is the executive head of the defence forces in our country.
Option C. Council of ministers along with the prime minister have the right to make decisions regarding the defence forces in our country.
Option D. The chief of Army staff is the head of the Indian Army Force, who is appointed by the President, with the help of the Prime Minister and his council of ministers.
The correct answer to this question is option A - The president of India. The current President of India is Sir Ram Nath Kovind.

Note: Though the supreme commander of the defence forces is the President of India, the executive power and control lies in the hands of the Prime Minister of India and his council of ministers.