Question

    Who among the following was the First army officer of Independent India to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal ?

    A Om Prakash Malhotra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gopal Gurunath Bewoor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tapishwar Narain Raina Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sam Manekshaw Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sam Manekshaw , was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. 

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