Prelims 2024 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.78

1. It is widely acknowledged that he <u>takes after</u> his aunt. 2. He was reluctant to <u>take in</u> any more responsibility. 3. He assured the client that he would <u>take out</u> the matter at the first given opportunity. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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:

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces? Army | Airforce | Navy 1. Brigadier | Air Commodore | Commander 2. Major General | Air Vice Marshal | Vice Admiral 3. Major | Squadron Leader | Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel | Group Captain | Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.