Who was the first Chief of Army Staff of independent India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Chief of Army Staff of independent India?

A. General Roy Bucher

B. General K.M. Cariappa

C. General Sam Manekshaw

D. General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya

Answer: Option B

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General K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff, taking over from the British in 1949.

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