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Who is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India?

  1. The Defence Minister of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief of the Army Staff

  4. The President of India
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Explanation

The Constitution of India designates the President as the formal head of the state and the supreme commander of the armed forces. This role is outlined in Article 53 to ensure civilian control over the military. The President exercises this power on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers.

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