Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

The Prime Minister

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The Defence Minister

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The President

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The External Affairs Minister

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Solution

The correct option is C The President
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. He selects the chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.
Though he is the nominal Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the executive control is exercised through the Minister of Defence.

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