The first Defence Minister of India was

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The first Defence Minister of India was

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Option 1: K. M. Cariappa - K. M. Cariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army but not the first Defence Minister of India.

Option 2: Gopalaswami Aiyangar - Gopalaswami Aiyangar was a prominent Indian politician and served as the Minister of Finance in the Interim Government of India in 1946. He did not hold the post of Defence Minister.

Option 3: Baldev Singh - Baldev Singh was the first Defence Minister of India. He served as the Defence Minister from 1950 to 1952. He played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.

Option 4: Sardar Patel - Although Sardar Patel was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the integration of princely states, he did not serve as the Defence Minister of India.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, Baldev Singh.

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