Who was the first Indian woman to be appointed as the Chief of Staff in a major military branch? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to be appointed as the Chief of Staff in a major military branch?

A. Padmavathy Bandopadhyay

B. Punita Arora

C. Harita Kaur Deol

D. No woman has achieved this rank

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

As of 2026, no woman has yet been appointed as the Chief of Army, Navy, or Air Staff.

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