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The ultimate command of the Indian Armed Forces resides with which authority?
The ultimate command of the Indian Armed Forces resides with which authority?
- The Chief of Defence Staff
- The President of India (correct)
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Defense Minister
What is the primary responsibility of the Cabinet concerning national defense?
What is the primary responsibility of the Cabinet concerning national defense?
- Providing logistical support to the armed forces.
- Formulating and executing national defense policy. (correct)
- Overseeing the recruitment and training of military personnel.
- Managing the internal affairs of the Ministry of Defence.
Under whose authority do the seven tactical commands of the Indian Army operate?
Under whose authority do the seven tactical commands of the Indian Army operate?
- Lieutenant Generals (correct)
- Brigadier Generals
- Field Marshals
- Major Generals
Why is 15 January observed as 'Army Day' in India?
Why is 15 January observed as 'Army Day' in India?
What is the motto of the Indian Army?
What is the motto of the Indian Army?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of the Indian Armed Forces?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of the Indian Armed Forces?
Who was the predecessor of General KM Cariappa as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?
Who was the predecessor of General KM Cariappa as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?
As of 30 June 2024, who holds the position of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) in India?
As of 30 June 2024, who holds the position of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) in India?
Considering the founding dates, which defense force was officially established earlier, and by how many years?
Considering the founding dates, which defense force was officially established earlier, and by how many years?
If a military exercise is planned to occur exactly midway between Navy Day and Air Force Day, on which date would it be scheduled?
If a military exercise is planned to occur exactly midway between Navy Day and Air Force Day, on which date would it be scheduled?
Which statement accurately reflects the command structures of both the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force?
Which statement accurately reflects the command structures of both the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force?
How does the celebration of Indian Navy Day directly commemorate a specific historical event?
How does the celebration of Indian Navy Day directly commemorate a specific historical event?
Which of the following statements accurately contrasts the mottoes of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force?
Which of the following statements accurately contrasts the mottoes of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force?
If a naval officer is stationed at the Eastern Naval Command and needs to travel to the headquarters of the Indian Navy, in which direction and to which city must they travel?
If a naval officer is stationed at the Eastern Naval Command and needs to travel to the headquarters of the Indian Navy, in which direction and to which city must they travel?
Given the information, which of the following can be inferred regarding the tenure of the current Chiefs?
Given the information, which of the following can be inferred regarding the tenure of the current Chiefs?
Suppose a new initiative aims to improve coordination between the Western Naval Command and the Indian Air Force. Which city would likely be a focal point for meetings and collaborative planning?
Suppose a new initiative aims to improve coordination between the Western Naval Command and the Indian Air Force. Which city would likely be a focal point for meetings and collaborative planning?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India?
What is the primary objective behind the theaterisation of armed forces in India?
What is the primary objective behind the theaterisation of armed forces in India?
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of creating theatre commands in the Indian armed forces?
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of creating theatre commands in the Indian armed forces?
What is the significance of the motto 'Sarvatra Sarvotta Suraksha' associated with the National Security Guard (NSG)?
What is the significance of the motto 'Sarvatra Sarvotta Suraksha' associated with the National Security Guard (NSG)?
In the context of the Indian armed forces, what is the main purpose of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
In the context of the Indian armed forces, what is the main purpose of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
Which of the following operations is associated with the National Security Guard (NSG)?
Which of the following operations is associated with the National Security Guard (NSG)?
How does the current command structure in India's armed forces differ from the proposed theatre command structure?
How does the current command structure in India's armed forces differ from the proposed theatre command structure?
Considering global examples of theatre commands, such as China's Western Theatre Command, what is the primary geographic focus of such commands?
Considering global examples of theatre commands, such as China's Western Theatre Command, what is the primary geographic focus of such commands?
Which of the following scenarios falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
Which of the following scenarios falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
A newly formed island emerges within India's exclusive economic zone. Which organization is primarily responsible for enforcing maritime law and regulations on this island?
A newly formed island emerges within India's exclusive economic zone. Which organization is primarily responsible for enforcing maritime law and regulations on this island?
Which Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) would be BEST suited to provide security for a major international airport in India?
Which Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) would be BEST suited to provide security for a major international airport in India?
The Assam Rifles are deployed in a region experiencing both border security threats and internal insurgency. Which aspect of their role takes precedence?
The Assam Rifles are deployed in a region experiencing both border security threats and internal insurgency. Which aspect of their role takes precedence?
A critical infrastructure project, located deep within a Naxal-affected area, requires immediate security. Which force is MOST likely to be deployed for this task?
A critical infrastructure project, located deep within a Naxal-affected area, requires immediate security. Which force is MOST likely to be deployed for this task?
Which of the following situations would warrant the deployment of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
Which of the following situations would warrant the deployment of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) operates primarily in border areas. What is a key focus of their operations in these regions, beyond just border security?
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) operates primarily in border areas. What is a key focus of their operations in these regions, beyond just border security?
Following a major terrorist attack, which force would MOST likely be called upon to conduct post-incident investigations and specialized operations?
Following a major terrorist attack, which force would MOST likely be called upon to conduct post-incident investigations and specialized operations?
A remote border outpost lacks proper infrastructure and is facing frequent skirmishes. To improve the morale and operational effectiveness of the deployed troops, which action would be MOST appropriate?
A remote border outpost lacks proper infrastructure and is facing frequent skirmishes. To improve the morale and operational effectiveness of the deployed troops, which action would be MOST appropriate?
Consider the roles of the BSF, ITBP and SSB. Which of the following BEST describes the PRIMARY difference in their operational environments?
Consider the roles of the BSF, ITBP and SSB. Which of the following BEST describes the PRIMARY difference in their operational environments?
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Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander
The President of India
National Defence Responsibility
National Defence Responsibility
Cabinet, through the Ministry of Defence, headed by the Defence Minister.
Three Uniformed Services
Three Uniformed Services
Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force
Head of Indian Army
Head of Indian Army
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Indian Army Headquarters
Indian Army Headquarters
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Indian Army Founded
Indian Army Founded
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Indian Army Motto
Indian Army Motto
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Army Day
Army Day
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Chief of Naval Staff
Chief of Naval Staff
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Indian Navy Headquarters
Indian Navy Headquarters
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Indian Navy Founded
Indian Navy Founded
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Indian Navy Motto
Indian Navy Motto
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Indian Navy Day
Indian Navy Day
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Chief of the Air Staff
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Indian Air Force Headquarters
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When was the Indian Air force founded?
When was the Indian Air force founded?
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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Role
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Role
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ICG Jurisdiction
ICG Jurisdiction
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ICG Headquarters
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ICG Operates Under
ICG Operates Under
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Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
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Assam Rifles (AR) Role
Assam Rifles (AR) Role
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Jeevan Paryant Kartavya
Jeevan Paryant Kartavya
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CISF Role
CISF Role
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CRPF Role
CRPF Role
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ITBP Role
ITBP Role
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NSG Role
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NSG motto
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Theaterisation Objective
Theaterisation Objective
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Theatre Commands
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Armed Forces Theaterisation
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Theaterisation Goal
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ANC
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Strategic Forces Command
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Study Notes
- National defense responsibility rests with the Cabinet, discharged through the Ministry of Defence, headed by the Defense Minister
- The President of India holds the Supreme Command
Indian Armed Forces
- Consists of 3 professional uniformed services: Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force
Indian Army
- Head: Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Motto: Seva Paramo Dharmah which translates to "Service is the Supreme Duty"
- Army Day: 15 January
- Divided administratively into seven tactical commands, each under the control of different Lieutenant Generals
- On 15 January each year, 'Army Day' commemorates General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa taking command of the Indian Army from General Sir FRR Bucher in 1949
- General Sir FRR Bucher was the last British Commander-in-Chief
- KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India
- Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has served as the Chief of the Army Staff (India) since 30 June 2024
Indian Navy
- Head: Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Motto: Sam no Varunah which translates to "May the Lord of the Water be auspicious unto us"
- Navy Day: 4 December
- Commands: Western Naval Command (Mumbai), Eastern Naval Command (Visakhapatnam), and Southern Naval Command (Kochi)
- Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th every year
- It is a day to honor the efforts & role of the Indian Navy in Operation Trident which occurred during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has served as Chief of the Naval Staff (India) since 30 April 2024
Indian Air Force
- Head: Chief of the Air Staff, the only serving four-star Air Officer
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Motto: Nabhah Sprsam Diptam which translates to "Touch the Sky with Glory"
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- Officially established on 8 October, 1932
- Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has served as Chief of the Air Staff (India) since 30 September 2021
Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Role: Maritime law enforcement and search and rescue
- Jurisdiction: Territorial waters, contiguous zone, and exclusive economic zone of India
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Started: 1 February 1977
- Formally Established: 18 August 1978
- Governing Act: Coast Guard Act, 1978
- Operates Under: Ministry of Defence
Central Armed Police Forces
- Collective name for central police organizations under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- Responsible for internal security and border guarding.
Assam Rifles (AR)
- Role: Border security, counter-insurgency, law and order in Northeast India
- Formed: 1835
- Headquarters: Shillong (Meghalaya)
- Motto: Friends of the Hill People
- Acts: Assam Rifles Act (2006), Assam Rifles Rules (2010), Assam Rifles Regulations (2016).
Border Security Force (BSF)
- Role: Largest border security force, called 'India's First Line of Defense'
- Formed: 1 December 1965
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Jeevan Parayant Kartavya which translates to "Duty Unto Death"
- Act: Border Security Force Act (1968)
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Role: Security for nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants, government buildings, heritage monuments, and special economic zones
- Formed: 10 March 1969
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Protection and Security
- Act: Central Industrial Security Force Act (1968)
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Role: Counter-insurgency, assisting State and Union Territories in police operations
- Formed: 28 December 1949 (originally as Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Service and Loyalty
- Act: Central Reserve Police Force Act (1949)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Role: Guards Indo-Tibetan border, monitors mountainous regions of the India-China border
- Formed: 24 October 1962
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Shaurya - Dridhata - Karm Nishtha which translates to "Valour – Firmness and Devotion to Duty"
- Act: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act (1992)
National Security Guard (NSG)
- Established in the wake of Operation Blue Star of 1984
- Role: High-security tasks, counter-terrorism
- Known as Black Cats
- Formed: 22 September 1986
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Sarvatra Sarvotta Suraksha which translates to "Everywhere Best Security"
- Significant Operations: Black Thunder, Ashwamedh, Combat missions in Jammu and Kashmir, Vajra Shakti, Black Tornado
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Role: Border security, internal security in border areas
- Formed: 20 December 1963 (originally Special Service Bureau)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: Service, Security and Brotherhood
- Act: Sashastra Seema Bal Act (2007)
Theaterisation of Armed Forces
- Integrates the Army, Air Force, and Navy for optimal resource usage
- Creates theatre commands with elements from all three services under a unified command
- Each command is responsible for a specific region.
Current Command Structure in India
- Single Service Commands (17): Army: 7, Air Force: 7, Navy: 3
- Tri-Service Commands (2): Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) (Established in 2001), Strategic Force Command which manages nuclear weapons (Established in 2003)
- Global Examples: US, UK, Russia, France, China (e.g., China's Western Theatre Command oversees the India border).
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Created: 2019
- Principal point of contact between the tri-services (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the executive leadership of the country.
- Gen. Bipin Rawat : First CDS
- General Anil Chauhan has served as the Chief of the Defence Staff (India) since 30 September 2022
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Explore the command structure, responsibilities, and key facts about the Indian Armed Forces. Learn about the roles of various authorities, the significance of Army Day, and the mottos of the Indian Army. Test your knowledge about the defense forces.
