Who was the first Indian to reach the rank of 'General' in the Indian Army? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to reach the rank of 'General' in the Indian Army?

A. K.S. Thimayya

B. K.M. Cariappa

C. S.H.F.J. Manekshaw

D. Kodandera Madappa Cariappa

Answer: Option B

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General K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian to be promoted to the rank of General in 1949.

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