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CDS 2026 · PYQ · Ministries / Defence Administration · medium

Which of the following are administered under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India? 1. Territorial Army 2. Hydrographic surveys and preparation of navigational charts 3. National Cadet Corps 4. All matters relating to Coast Guard Organization Select the answer using the codes given below:

  1. A.1, 2, 3 and 4✓ Correct
  2. B.1, 3 and 4 only
  3. C.2 and 4 only
  4. D.1 and 3 only

Explanation

All four items fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence: the Territorial Army is a reserve force under the Army; hydrographic surveys and preparation of navigational charts are conducted by the National Hydrographic Office under the Indian Navy; the National Cadet Corps (NCC) operates under the Ministry of Defence; and the Indian Coast Guard is administered by the Ministry of Defence. Hence all four are correct.
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