Question: Arjan Singh passed away recently. Consider the following statements In regards to him-
(i) He died on September 16th, 2017.
(ii) He was the first officer of the Air Force and non-military army who was given the rank of Marshal.
(iii) He is known to play a key role in the Indo-Chinese War of 1962.
Which of the aforesaid statements is / are correct?
(a) Only (i) and (iii)
(b) Only (i) and (ii)
(c) .Only (ii) and (iii)
(d) All of the above
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On September 16th, 2017; former Air Chief and the sole officer of the Air Force, promoted to the five star rank Marshal Arjan Singh, died. He was 98 years old.
- Born on April 15th 1919, in Lyallpur.
- On August 1st, 2017, Air chief marshal Arjan Singh took over as the IAF’s third Indian Chief of Air staff.
- He was Chief of the Air Force from 1964 to 1969.
- He played a crucial role in the Indo-Pak war in the year 1965 and for his meritorious service he was awarded with Padma Vibhusan.
- Apart from this he also participated in World War II.
- He was honored with the rank of Marshal Rank of the Indian Air Force in the year 2002.
- He was the first officer of the Air Force and non-military army who was given the rank of Marshall.
- Marshall Rank is equivalent to Army’s Field Marshal.
- K.M. Cariappa and Sam Manekshaw (First) were two army officers to hold the highest Rank of Field Marshal.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170853
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170860
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-first-ever-marshal-of-the-iaf-arjan-singh-passes-away/article19700049.ece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjan_Singh