Multiple choice general knowledge

First Chief of the Army staff (India) was?

  1. Gen. K.M. cariappa

  2. Vice-Admiral R.D. Katari

  3. Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhji

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa (often abbreviated as K.M. Cariappa) was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, serving from 1949-1953 after independence. He led the Indian forces in the 1947-48 Kashmir conflict. Option A has a minor case error ('cariappa' vs 'Cariappa') but correctly identifies him. Vice-Admiral R.D. Katari was the first Indian Navy Chief.

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