Correct Answer - Option 1 : President
The correct answer is President.
Indian Armed Forces:
- The military forces of the Republic of India.
- It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
- Supported by the Indian Coast Guard and paramilitary organisations (Assam Rifles, and Special Frontier Force) and various inter-service commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command and the Integrated Defence Staff.
- The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Powers of President of India:
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Article 52 of the Indian Constitution deals with the President of India.
- Under his military powers, he is the supreme commander of the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force.
- He also appoints the chief of the three armed forces in his capacity.
- He can declare war or conclude peace, subject to the approval of the Parliament.
Thus, the President is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army.
