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Q: Who was the Indian Army Chief at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War?
  • A. K M Cariappa
  • B. Rob Lockhart
  • C. Roy Bucher
  • D. Sam Manekshaw
Correct Answer: Option D - Sam Manekshaw was the Indian Army Chief at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War (26 March 1971-16 Dec. 1971). He was also the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
D. Sam Manekshaw was the Indian Army Chief at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War (26 March 1971-16 Dec. 1971). He was also the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

Explanations:

Sam Manekshaw was the Indian Army Chief at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War (26 March 1971-16 Dec. 1971). He was also the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.