Q. How many army officers were given the honorary title of Field Marshall in post-independent India?
Answer: 2
Notes: The Field Marshall is an honorary/ceremonial rank above the General. This field marshal rank has been conferred only upon two officers in past viz. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Field Marshal K M Cariappa. A Field Marshal of Indian army: Holds the rank till his death Considered to be a serving officer till his death does not draw pension because he never retires. He gets full pay of a General equivalent to General of Indian Army (COAS).

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