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In the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani war, who was the Chief of the Indian Army?

  • (A) General K. M. Cariappa
  • (B) General Sam Manekshaw
  • (C) General B. M. Kaul
  • (D) General Thimayya

Answer: General K. M. Cariappa

General K. M. Cariappa was the Chief of the Indian Army during the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani war and played a key role in the conflict.

Who was the first woman officer in the Indian Army to be awarded the Sena Medal?

  • (A) Captain Shikha Gupta
  • (B) Lieutenant Colonel Neelam Kapoor
  • (C) Major Shikha Jain
  • (D) Lieutenant Colonel Sudha Sharma

Answer: Captain Shikha Gupta

Captain Shikha Gupta was the first woman officer in the Indian Army to be awarded the Sena Medal for her distinguished service.

Which battle during the 1962 Sino-Indian War is also known as the Battle of the Galwan Valley?

  • (A) Battle of Zojila
  • (B) Battle of Rezang La
  • (C) Battle of Longju
  • (D) Battle of Galwan Valley

Answer: Battle of Rezang La

The Battle of Rezang La was a key battle during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, where Indian forces put up a fierce defense.

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Which Indian warship is known for its participation in the 1971 India-Pakistan War and later became a museum?

  • (A) INS Vikrant
  • (B) INS Virat
  • (C) INS Chakra
  • (D) INS Godavari

Answer: INS Vikrant

INS Vikrant played a significant role in the 1971 war and later became a museum, preserving the naval history.

The Indian Special Forces are also known as which of the following?

  • (A) Para Special Forces
  • (B) Ghatak Commando
  • (C) National Security Guards
  • (D) Garud Commando Force

Answer: Para Special Forces

The Indian Special Forces, also known as the Para Special Forces, are highly trained for specialized operations.

What is the motto of the Indian Army?

  • (A) Service Before Self
  • (B) Nation First
  • (C) Unity in Diversity
  • (D) Victory in Battle

Answer: Service Before Self

The motto of the Indian Army is Service Before Self, which reflects its commitment to the nation.

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Which operation was carried out by the Indian Army to liberate Bangladesh in 1971?

  • (A) Operation Meghdoot
  • (B) Operation Vijay
  • (C) Operation Cactus
  • (D) Operation Freedom

Answer: Operation Vijay

Operation Vijay was the Indian Army?s operation during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

Who is known as the Father of the Indian Army?

  • (A) General K. M. Cariappa
  • (B) General Sam Manekshaw
  • (C) Major Somnath Sharma
  • (D) Lieutenant Colonel Neelam Kapoor

Answer: General K. M. Cariappa

General K. M. Cariappa is considered the Father of the Indian Army as he was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after Independence.

In the 1965 India-Pakistan war, the Battle of Asal Uttar was fought in which state of India?

  • (A) Punjab
  • (B) Jammu & Kashmir
  • (C) Rajasthan
  • (D) Gujarat

Answer: Punjab

The Battle of Asal Uttar was fought in Punjab, India, during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and resulted in a decisive Indian victory.

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Who was the first President of India to serve in the Indian Army during World War II?

  • (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • (B) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
  • (C) General V. P. Malik
  • (D) Dr. Zakir Husain

Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's first President, served as an honorary lieutenant in the British Army during World War II.

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