Chief of the Army Staff: Role and Responsibilities Quiz

Question 1

What is the statutory rank of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) in the Indian order of precedence?

Accepted Answer

12th

Answer

15th

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8th

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10th

Question 2

Which of the following committees is NOT listed as a permanent membership for the COAS?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence

Answer

National Security Council

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Chiefs of Staff Committee

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Defence Planning Committee

Question 3

Based on the tenure duration of COAS positions, which COAS served for the longest period?

Accepted Answer

Kodandera Subayya Thimayya

Answer

Ved Prakash Malik

Answer

Bipin Rawat

Answer

Sam Manekshaw

Question 4

Which COAS had the shortest tenure as Chief of the Army Staff?

Accepted Answer

Maharaj Rajendrasinhji Jadeja

Answer

Pran Nath Thapar

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Kotikalapudi Venkata Krishna Rao

Answer

Bipin Chandra Joshi

Question 5

Where is the Chief of the Army Staff's office located?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence in New Delhi

Answer

Aravalli Military Academy in Agra

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Army Training Command in Pune

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Indian Army headquarters in Delhi Cantt

Question 6

How many COAS are listed in the table between 1955 and 1965?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 7

Which responsibility of the COAS involves convening and reviewing military misconduct cases?

Accepted Answer

Convening courts-martial and reviewing misconduct

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Strategic planning during warfare

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Commitment to enhancing force capabilities

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Advising Central Government on IA matters

Question 8

What is the common characteristic among COAS, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, and Chief of Defence Staff?

Accepted Answer

They are all held by four-star officers

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They all serve for two years

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They are all appointed by Parliament

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They report directly to the President

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the COAS role is NOT correct based on the provided content?

Accepted Answer

COAS has authority to amend the Constitution

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COAS is member of National Security Council

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COAS is member of Defence Acquisition Council

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COAS oversees force functioning in peace and war

Question 10

Based on the table, how many COAS served between 2020 and 2024?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

1

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