Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Who was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal ?

Options:

Vikram Batra

Karam Singh

Sam Manekshaw

K M Cariappa

Correct Answer:

Sam Manekshaw

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Sam Manekshaw

The first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal was Sam Manekshaw. He received this honor on 1st January 1973.