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Standard X
Civics
The Powers of the President
Legally speak...
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Legally speaking who can declare war or peace?

A
Defence Minister.
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President of India.
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C
Prime Minister of India.
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D
Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force together.
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Solution

The correct option is A President of India.
The president is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The president can declare war or conclude peace, on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister. All important treaties and contracts are made in the president's name.
Hence, B is the correct option.

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