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Q: Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
  • A. General K.S. Thimayya
  • B. General S.M. Srinagesh
  • C. General Maharaj Rajendra Singhji
  • D. General K.M. Cariappa
Correct Answer: Option D - General K.M. Cariappa was the first commander in chief of the Indian army. He was retired on 14th January 1953. So onward 14th January is celebrated as "Armed Forces Veterans Day".
D. General K.M. Cariappa was the first commander in chief of the Indian army. He was retired on 14th January 1953. So onward 14th January is celebrated as "Armed Forces Veterans Day".

Explanations:

General K.M. Cariappa was the first commander in chief of the Indian army. He was retired on 14th January 1953. So onward 14th January is celebrated as "Armed Forces Veterans Day".