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Who was India's first Chief of Defence Staff?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ajit Doval
  2. Gopal Gurunath Bewoor
  3. Bipin Rawat
  4. Sam Manekshaw

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bipin Rawat

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Bipin Rawat šŸ“š Explanation: General Bipin Rawat made history by assuming office as India's first ever Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in January 2020. This post was created to ensure better military coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He previously served as the Chief of the Army Staff. He tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in December 2021, and his leadership remains highly respected in military history.