Question

Where is the headquarters of the Western Naval Command located?
1. Kochi
2. Karwar
3. Mumbai
4. Goa

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mumbai

The correct answer is Mumbai.

• ​The Navy has the following three Commands, each under the control of a Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief:
  • The Western Naval Command (Headquarters at Mumbai).
  • The Eastern Naval Command (Headquarters at Visakhapatnam).
  • The Southern Naval Command (Headquarters at Kochi).
• The Indian Navy is a well-balanced and cohesive three-dimensional force, capable of operating above, on, and under the surface of the oceans, efficiently safeguarding our national interests.

• The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) exercises operational and administrative control of the Indian Navy from the integrated headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy). 
• He is assisted by the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) and three other Principal Staff Officers, namely the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), the Chief of Personnel (COP) and the Chief of Material (COM).
• The current CNS is Admiral Karambir Singh.