GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Sam Manekshaw, MC (1914–2008), also known as “Sam Bahadur” ("Sam the Brave"), was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw(1914-2008), known as Sam Manekshaw was the Chief of the Army Staff. He was widely credited for his leadership role in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which ensured India’s victory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is General S.H.F.J Sam Manekshaw. About General S.H.F.J Sam Manekshaw: General Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji(S.H.F.J) Sam Manekshaw was born on 3rd April 1914 at Amritsar in Punjab. He was the first person in India who was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in 1973.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arjan Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his leadership of the Air Force, and subsequently in recognition of the Air Force’s contribution in the war, the rank of the CAS was upgraded to that of Air Chief Marshal and Arjan Singh became the first Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force.