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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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Arjan Singh's identityArjan Singh's leadershipVocabularyAwards and honoursMilitary ranksComparison of ranks1965 war leadership
Card 1Arjan Singh's identity

Who was Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh?

Answer

Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was an outstanding Indian Air Force leader and war hero. He was the only officer to attain the highest post of Marshal, the Air Force equivalent to the Army's five-star F…

Card 2Arjan Singh's leadership

Why is Arjan Singh remembered as a great military personality?

Answer

He successfully led a young IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, played a major role in making the IAF powerful, and showed courage, skill, and strong leadership throughout his career.

Card 3Vocabulary

What does the word monumental mean in this context?

Answer

Monumental means of great importance or enormous. Here it shows that Arjan Singh's contribution to the Indian Air Force was very large and highly significant.

Card 4Vocabulary

What does epitome mean?

Answer

Epitome means a perfect example. Arjan Singh was called the epitome of military leadership because he showed the finest qualities of a leader.

Card 5Awards and honours

When was Arjan Singh honoured with the rank of Marshal of the Air Force?

Answer

He was honoured on Republic Day in 2002. This made him the first and only five-star officer in the Indian Air Force.

Card 6Military ranks

Who were the two army generals honoured with the rank of Field Marshal?

Answer

Sam Manekshaw and K M Cariappa were the only two army generals honoured with the rank of Field Marshal.

Card 7Comparison of ranks

What is the difference between Marshal of the Air Force and Field Marshal?

Answer

Marshal of the Air Force is the highest Air Force rank, equal to the Army's five-star Field Marshal. Field Marshal is an Army rank. Arjan Singh held the Air Force rank, while Sam Manekshaw and K M Car…

Card 81965 war leadership

What role did Arjan Singh play during the 1965 war?

Answer

He led the Indian Air Force during the 1965 Indo-Pak war and inspired it to victory despite limits on the full use of air power.

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