Q. Who among the following was first defense minister of India after independence?
Answer: Sardar Baldev Singh
Notes: Baldev Singh was the first defense minister of independent India. He was appointed in 1947 by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. Singh served in Nehru's cabinet from 1947–52. Singh was a Sikh political leader who participated in the Indian independence movement. He played a key role in organizing and strengthening India's armed forces. He also managed security and relief efforts during partition. Singh served as defense minister during the Kashmir war between India and Pakistan. India successfully defended the war and stopped the Pakistani forces behind the Line of Control.
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