Which state has highest army in India?

A total of 1,567,390 ex- servicemen are registered with the Indian Army, the majority of them hailing from: Uttar Pradesh (271,928), Punjab (191,702), Haryana (165,702), Maharashtra (143,951), Kerala (127,920), Tamil Nadu (103,156), Rajasthan (100,592) and Himachal Pradesh (78,321).
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Which district has highest soldier in Indian Army?

With nearly 18,000 men serving in the Indian Army and over 10,000 veterans having retired from the army, Gahmar in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district has attained the distinction of India's ultimate military village.
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Which state has the most Army?

The states with the most total active duty and reserve members of the military, as of September 2017, were:
  • California: 184,540.
  • Texas: 164,234.
  • Virginia: 115,280.
  • North Carolina: 112,951.
  • Florida: 92,249.
  • Georgia: 88,089.
  • Washington: 64,066.
  • South Carolina: 55,369.
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Which state provides the most soldiers?

Reviewing a 2016 report from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness titled “The Population Representation in the Military Services” shows that California (17,729), Texas (16,139) and Florida (11,552) had the largest number of people enlist in the military.
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Who is the No 1 Army in India?

1. MARCOS. MARCOS (Marine Commandos), is a special forces unit that was raised by the Indian Navy in 1987 for direct action, special reconnaissance, amphibious warfare and counter-terrorism.
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Top 10 States Of India That Have Produced Most Officers For Indian Army In 2019 (Hindi)



Who is the best soldier in India?

Vikram Batra (PVC, Posthumous) Captain Vikram Batra, PVC (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded with the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest and most prestigious award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
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Who is the No 1 Commando in world?

1. MARCOS, India. MARCOS is the short name for 'Marine Commandos'. Trained in HALO and HAHO, equipped with the best assault rifles, sniper rifles and real-time war equipment, Indian MARCOS are one of the deadliest Special Forces in the world.
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Which state has lowest army in India?

Ground Report | New Delhi: Highest number of army in India; Himachal Pradesh has the highest per capita recruitment with 420 recruits/1 Million Population between the years 2017 to 2019, while the figure is the lowest for Goa with 4 recruits/1 Million Population.
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Who is the father of Indian Army?

Seven years later Major Stringer Lawrence, 'the father of the Indian Army', was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East India Company's field forces in India with its headquarters at Fort St.
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Which caste is most in Indian Army?

No, all the regiments in the Indian Army are not based on caste. For instance, Rajputana Rifles have an equal number of Rajputs and Jats. Similarly, Rajput regiment has Rajputs, Gurjars and Muslims. In addition to this, the support and technical arms are not caste-based.
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Which country has the best army?

  • Russia. #1 in Strong military. #24 in Best Countries Overall. ...
  • United States. #2 in Strong military. #6 in Best Countries Overall. ...
  • China. #3 in Strong military. ...
  • Israel. #4 in Strong military. ...
  • South Korea. #5 in Strong military. ...
  • Turkey. #6 in Strong military. ...
  • Iraq. #7 in Strong military. ...
  • United Kingdom. #8 in Strong military.
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Who has the biggest army in the world?

In 2022, China had the largest armed forces in the world by active duty military personnel, with about 2 million active soldiers. India, the United States, North Korea, and Russia rounded out the top five largest armies respectively, each with over one million active military personnel.
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Which state has the biggest military base?

Topping the list for the world's largest military base is in Fort Bragg. This is located in the United State's North Carolina. Among military enthusiasts, it is also deemed the center of the military realm.
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Which is the largest army base in India?

Siachen Base Camp (India)
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Which state gives most army officers?

Which Indian State Gives More Officers To Indian Army?
  • Uttar Pradesh- 56.
  • Haryana- 39.
  • Bihar- 24.
  • Rajasthan- 21.
  • Uttarakhand- 19.
  • Maharashtra- 19.
  • Himachal Pradesh- 18.
  • Delhi- 16.
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Which army regiment is best in India?

Top 10 regiments of Indian army which are featured in this article are swift and deadly.
  1. Sikh Regiment. Total Medals-690. Param Vir Chakra. Ashoka Chakra. Mahavir Chakra. Kirti Chakra. Vir Chakra. Shaurya Chakra. ...
  2. Gorkha Regiment. Total Medals-520. Param Vir Chakra. Ashoka Chakra. Mahavir Chakra. Kirti Chakra. Vir Chakra.
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What is army full form?

The word ARMY may also mean a field army within a national military force. However, we can say that the Full form of Army is Alert Regular Mobility Young.
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What is the full form of insas?

INSAS or Indian Small Arms System is a family of infantry arms consisting of an assault rifle and a light machine gun (LMG).
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Which is the smallest unit of Indian Army?

1. Section: The smallest unit of the army is called "section", it contains 10-12 soldiers.
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Is there any Gujaratis in army?

The recruitment of Gujaratis in the army is significantly low. Between 2015 and 2018, Gujarat, including Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, sent just 3,199 men to the army. By comparison, Uttar Pradesh accounted for 22,712 recruits, Uttarakhand 10,134, and Punjab 14,657.
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How many Bihari are there in Indian Army?

He said that about 1.5 lakh personnel are in defence service from Bihar. According to the League president , the number of Army personnel from Bihar has increased from 3.5 per cent to 11 per cent now as the Centre has fixed the quota of recruitment in Army population-wise from each state.
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Who are the toughest soldiers?

Here are the five militaries that, by widespread expert consensus, are currently the strongest.
  • The United States. The United States has again taken the crown of the world's strongest military in 2021, outpacing its nearest competitor by a small, but steady margin. ...
  • Russia. ...
  • China. ...
  • India. ...
  • Japan.
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Which special force is best in India?

Top 5 Special Forces in India
  • Marcos.
  • Para Commandos.
  • Ghatak Force.
  • COBRA.
  • Force One.
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Who are the toughest soldiers in the world?

16 Most Dangerous Special Forces in the World | 2022 Edition
  1. Special Air Service (SAS) – United Kingdom.
  2. Navy SEALs – The United States. ...
  3. Shayetet 13 – Israel. ...
  4. Alpha Group – Russia. ...
  5. Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) – USA. ...
  6. Special Air Service Regiment – Australia. ...
  7. Sayeret Matkal – Israel. ...
  8. JW GROM – Poland. ...
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Who is the bravest Indian Army?

Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour on 15 August 1999, the 52nd anniversary of India's independence.
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