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Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?

A

General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji

B

General S.M. Srinagesh

C

General K.S. Thimayya

D

General K.M. Cariappa

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Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa OBE -the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
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