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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which department chief is Hoshiar Singh?
A
Department of Telecommunications
B
Department of Income Tax
C
Department of Health
D
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hoshiar Singh Dahiya was born in Sisana village, Sonipat district, Haryana to Choudhary Hira Singh in a Jat family. After his schooling and one year’s study at the Jat College, Rohtak, he joined the Army. He was married to Dhano Devi, who is still alive as of December 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brigadier Hoshiar Singh OBE, Croix de Guerre, IOM, VSM was the commander of the Indian 62 Brigade stationed at Sela Pass. Brigadier Singh was killed in action, along with a few Indian troops during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Brigadier Hoshiar Singh was commended for his bravery in the war.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 15 December 1971, during India-Pakistan War Major Hoshiar Singh was commanding a company of 3 GRENADIERS and was ordered to capture the enemy locality of Jarpal. During the assault, his company came under intense shelling. Undeterred, he led the charge and captured the objective after a fierce hand-to-hand fight.

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