Question

What is the role of the Defence Minister?

• A. Coordinating between the three armed forces.
• B. Ensuring the nation is well-defended.
• C. Bringing in foreign exchange.
• D. Tackling unemployment.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Ensuring the nation is well-defended.

The role of the Defence Minister is to ensure the defence of the nation while coordinating with the three forces - the army, the navy, and the air force - to administer defence production units, and defence research organisations.