Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography?
- A.Sam Manekshaw
- B.K. J. S. Dhillon
- C.Bipin Rawat
- D.Manoj Mukund Naravane
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, Manoj Mukund Naravane. Four Stars of Destiny is the autobiography of General M. M. Naravane, who served as India's Chief of the Army Staff.
General Naravane, an officer of the Sikh Light Infantry, was the 28th Chief of the Army Staff from 31 December 2019 to 30 April 2022, a period that included the 2020 stand-off with China in eastern Ladakh and the Galwan clash. The title refers to the four stars worn by a full general. In the book he describes his life and career, from his early years and training to the decisions he faced at the head of the Army.
Option A is wrong, because Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who led the Army in the 1971 war, left no such autobiography; his life is told in biographies by others. Option B is wrong, because Lt Gen K. J. S. Dhillon wrote the memoir Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye. Option C is wrong, because General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff, did not write this book.
Exam tip: Four Stars of Destiny = M. M. Naravane; Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye = K. J. S. Dhillon.
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