Arrange the names of the following defence ministers of India from the earliest to latest.
A. Sharad Pawar
B. Mulayam Singh Yadav
C. George Fernandes
D. Rajnath Singh

Correct option is C

Correct chronological order of the Defence Ministers of India:

• Sharad Pawar (1991–1993): Served during P.V. Narasimha Rao's tenure.

• Mulayam Singh Yadav (2003–2007): Served under Manmohan Singh's leadership.

• George Fernandes (1998–2004): Served  under Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.

• Rajnath Singh (2019–Present): The current Defence Minister, serving under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

• Sharad Pawar : Handled national security post the 1991 economic crisis and during major military transitions.

• Mulayam Singh Yadav: Managed defence issues during the UPA government, focusing on military reforms and security.

• George Fernandes: Oversaw defence reforms and was in charge during Kargil War (1999) and India's nuclear tests in 1998.

• Rajnath Singh: Focused on military modernization, defence production, and ensuring national security in the current administration.