Q174
The first Defence Minister of India was
A.
K. M. Cariappa
B.
Gopalaswami Aiyangar
C.
Baldev Singh
AnswerD.
Sardar Patel
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The first defence minister of independent India was Baldev Singh Chokkar, who served in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet during 1947 - 52.