Minister of Defence (India)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/minister-of-defence-india

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the current defence minister?Rajnath Singh (since May 30, 2019)
2. What is the first defence minister?Baldev Singh Chokkar (1947-1952)
3. What does the Minister of Defence do in India?The Minister of Defence is the main person who plans and protects the country. They make rules for the Army, Navy, and Air Force and help keep India safe.
4. Who was the first Minister of Defence after India became independent?The first Minister of Defence was Baldev Singh Chokkar. He started in 1947, right after India became independent.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
Geopolitical Challenges: Complex issues arising from the interaction of geography, politics, and international relations.
Defense Industrial Base: The collection of industries and government facilities that support national defense.