The Prime Minister of India, as the head of the Political Council of the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA), holds the final authority for authorizing the use of nuclear weapons.
In India, the authority to release nuclear weapons for use resides in
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017 · Topic: The Governance System (Role of Executive in Governance)
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Answer: B. The Prime Minister of India, or the designated successor(s)
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