{"id":705553,"date":"2024-01-24T19:02:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T13:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=705553"},"modified":"2024-01-24T19:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T13:32:26","slug":"gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/","title":{"rendered":"GK Questions on K.M Cariappa Jayanti"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#50_GK_Questions_on_KM_Cariappa_Jayanti\" title=\"50 GK Questions on K.M Cariappa Jayanti\">50 GK Questions on K.M Cariappa Jayanti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#FAQs_on_KM_Cariappa_Jayanti\" title=\"FAQs on K.M Cariappa Jayanti\">FAQs on K.M Cariappa Jayanti<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#Why_15_january_is_celebrated_as_army_day\" title=\"Why 15 january is celebrated as army day?\">Why 15 january is celebrated as army day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#What_is_the_theme_of_Indian_Army_Day_2024\" title=\"What is the theme of Indian Army Day 2024?\">What is the theme of Indian Army Day 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#Who_is_first_army_chief_of_India\" title=\"Who is first army chief of India?\">Who is first army chief of India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-k-m-cariappa-jayanti\/#When_did_KMCariappa_retired\" title=\"When did K.M.Cariappa retired?\">When did K.M.Cariappa retired?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, a distinguished military leader and the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, is celebrated and remembered on his birth anniversary, known as K. M. Cariappa Jayanti.<\/p>\n<p>His contributions to the nation and the armed forces are a source of pride for all Indians. In honor of this remarkable figure, we present a collection of General Knowledge questions on K. M. Cariappa Jayanti.<\/p>\n<p>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/\">gk question<\/a>s<\/strong> delve into various aspects of his life, achievements, and the historical significance of his role in shaping India&#8217;s military landscape. As we commemorate this special day, let&#8217;s explore and learn more about the legacy of Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa through these thought-provoking questions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_GK_Questions_on_KM_Cariappa_Jayanti\"><\/span>50 GK Questions on K.M Cariappa Jayanti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705593\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-144.jpg\" alt=\"GK Questions on K.M Cariappa Jayanti\" width=\"1080\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-144.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-144-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-144-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-144-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Who was K. M. Cariappa?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> General<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is celebrated on K. M. Cariappa Jayanti?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Birth Anniversary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> In which year was K. M. Cariappa born?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> 1899<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s full name?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Kodandera Madappa Cariappa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which rank did K. M. Cariappa achieve in the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> General<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> K. M. Cariappa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which year did K. M. Cariappa become the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> 1949<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the highest military rank in the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> General<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the rank of Field Marshal equivalent to?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Five-Star General<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Who was the first Field Marshal of India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Sam Manekshaw<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which war did K. M. Cariappa participate in during his military career?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> World War II<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the Indian military academy named after K. M. Cariappa?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Indian Military Academy (IMA)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> In which state was K. M. Cariappa born?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Karnataka<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s role during the partition of India in 1947?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Played a significant role in the integration of princely states into India<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the term for the highest battlefield in the world, named after K. M. Cariappa?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Cariappa Point<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of the autobiography written by K. M. Cariappa?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8220;Field Marshal KM Cariappa: A Soldier&#8217;s Story&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which prestigious award was conferred upon K. M. Cariappa in 1986?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Padma Bhushan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s nickname?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Kipper<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which country honored K. M. Cariappa with the Order of the British Empire (OBE)?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> In which year did K. M. Cariappa retire from the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> 1953<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the motto of the Indian Military Academy?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8220;Valour and Wisdom&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s wife?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Muthu Machia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the highest gallantry award in India, named after K. M. Cariappa?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Param Vir Chakra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which year did K. M. Cariappa pass away?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> 1993<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was the name of the operation led by K. M. Cariappa during the 1947-48 Indo-Pak War?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Operation Polo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of the award presented to the best IMA cadet in K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s honor?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Cariappa Award<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which prestigious military award did K. M. Cariappa receive for his exceptional service?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Order of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s son, who also served in the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> K. C. Cariappa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Who succeeded K. M. Cariappa as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Pran Thapar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of the hill station where K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s residence is located?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Madikeri<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s famous war horse?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8216;Tonga&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which regiment did K. M. Cariappa initially join in the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Rajput Regiment<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the significance of K. M. Cariappa Jayanti in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> It is celebrated to honor his contributions to the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s role during the integration of princely states into India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> He played a key role in convincing them to join India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> In which year did K. M. Cariappa receive the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> 1944<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s autobiography&#8217;s co-author?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Colonel MB Ravindranath<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s role during the Indo-Pak War of 1947-48?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> He commanded the forces in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s daughter?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Nalini Machia Cariappa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Who was the President of India when K. M. Cariappa passed away?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s rank at the time of his retirement from the Indian Army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Field Marshal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was the title given to K. M. Cariappa by the British when he was an officer?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8216;Member of the British Empire&#8217; (MBE)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s ancestral home in Madikeri?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8216;Dechoor House&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which prestigious Indian military academy did K. M. Cariappa attend?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the significance of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s role in the integration of princely states?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> His diplomacy and efforts helped secure these regions for India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the highest military honor in India, awarded for acts of exceptional bravery?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Param Vir Chakra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s contribution to the Indian Army&#8217;s leadership?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> He was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> Which Indian state is home to the Cariappa Memorial Park?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> Karnataka<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the name of K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s younger brother, who was also in the army?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> C. Subayya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What was K. M. Cariappa&#8217;s role during the independence struggle in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> He served as a commissioned officer in the British Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.<\/strong> What is the motto of the Rajput Regiment, of which K. M. Cariappa was a part?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer.<\/strong> &#8220;Sarvatra Vijay&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>&gt;<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-ayodhya-railway-station\/\"><strong>GK Questions on Ayodhya Railway Station<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-festivals-in-india\/\"><strong>50 GK Questions On Festivals In India<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-delhi\/\"><strong>GK Questions on Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a 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class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_theme_of_Indian_Army_Day_2024\"><\/span>What is the theme of Indian Army Day 2024?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe theme of indian army day 2024 is In Service of the Nation.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_first_army_chief_of_India\"><\/span>Who is first army chief of India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tField Marshal Kodandera Kipper Madappa Cariappa was the first army chief of India.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_KMCariappa_retired\"><\/span>When 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