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Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 1

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What is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India?

A.
Param Vir Chakra
B.
Ashoka Chakra
C.
Shaurya Chakra
D.
Kirti Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 1

The Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India, awarded for acts of bravery or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 2

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Which gallantry award is equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra in the Navy?

A.
Maha Vir Chakra
B.
Veer Chakra
C.
Kirti Chakra
D.
Ashoka Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 2

The Maha Vir Chakra is the gallantry award equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra but is awarded for acts of bravery in the Navy.

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Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 3

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The "Kirti Chakra" is awarded for which type of acts?

A.
Gallantry in the presence of the enemy
B.
Gallantry in saving lives
C.
Gallantry during peacetime
D.
Gallantry during counter-terrorism operations

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 3

The Kirti Chakra is awarded for conspicuous gallantry, but not in the face of the enemy, and for saving lives.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 4

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Which gallantry award can be awarded posthumously?

A.
Shaurya Chakra
B.
Vir Chakra
C.
Ashoka Chakra
D.
Kirti Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 4

The Ashoka Chakra can be awarded posthumously to honor exceptional acts of bravery.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 5

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"Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal" is primarily awarded to recognize exceptional service in which field?

A.
Counter-terrorism operations
B.
Peacetime military operations
C.
Gallantry during war
D.
Anti-insurgency operations

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 5

The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal is awarded for the highest degree of gallantry during wartime.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 6

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What is the color of the ribbon for the Ashoka Chakra award?

A.
Maroon
B.
Peacock Blue
C.
Saffron
D.
Green

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 6

The ribbon of the Ashoka Chakra is peacock blue with an Ashoka Chakra emblem in the center.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 7

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"Vir Chakra" is the gallantry award for acts of bravery during which of the following operations?

A.
Peacetime military operations
B.
Anti-insurgency operations
C.
Non-combat situations
D.
All of the above

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 7

The Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery in any combat situation, including peacetime military operations and anti-insurgency operations.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 8

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The "Shaurya Chakra" is categorized under which class of gallantry awards?

A.
Peacetime gallantry awards
B.
Wartime gallantry awards
C.
Gallantry awards for civilians
D.
Gallantry awards for the police

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 8

The Shaurya Chakra is one of the peacetime gallantry awards bestowed for acts of bravery not related to war.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 9

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Which gallantry award is awarded for acts of gallantry in the air?

A.
Nao Sena Medal
B.
Vayu Sena Medal
C.
Sena Medal
D.
Param Vishisht Seva Medal

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 9

The Vayu Sena Medal is awarded for acts of gallantry and exceptional devotion to duty while in the air.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 10

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"Veer Chakra" was instituted to recognize acts of gallantry by the members of which organization?

A.
Indian Army
B.
Indian Air Force
C.
Indian Navy
D.
All Paramilitary Forces

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 10

The Veer Chakra is awarded to members of all paramilitary forces for acts of gallantry.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 11

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The "Yudh Seva Medal" is primarily awarded for distinguished service during which type of operations?

A.
Peacetime humanitarian operations
B.
Wartime operations
C.
Anti-insurgency operations
D.
Counter-terrorism operations

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 11

The Yudh Seva Medal is awarded for distinguished service during wartime operations, including border skirmishes and conflicts.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 12

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"Sena Medal" is awarded for acts of gallantry by officers of the rank of which of the following?

A.
Lieutenant Colonel and above
B.
Captain and above
C.
Major and above
D.
Lieutenant and above

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 12

The Sena Medal is awarded to officers of the rank of Lieutenant and above for acts of gallantry.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 13

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Which gallantry award can be awarded to civilians for acts of bravery?

A.
Kirti Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Shaurya Chakra
D.
Ashoka Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 13

The Shaurya Chakra is one of the gallantry awards that can be awarded to civilians for acts of bravery.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 14

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The "Maha Vir Chakra" is made up of how many points/star?

A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 14

The Maha Vir Chakra is a seven-pointed star made of bronze.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 15

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"Kirti Chakra" ranks second in the peacetime gallantry awards after which of the following?

A.
Shaurya Chakra
B.
Ashoka Chakra
C.
Param Vir Chakra
D.
Vir Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 15

Among the peacetime gallantry awards, the Kirti Chakra ranks second after the Ashoka Chakra.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 16

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The "Nao Sena Medal" is awarded for acts of gallantry and exceptional courage displayed by members of which force?

A.
Indian Air Force
B.
Indian Army
C.
Indian Navy
D.
Indian Coast Guard

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 16

The Nao Sena Medal is awarded to members of the Indian Navy for acts of gallantry.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 17

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Which of the following is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India?

A.
Param Vir Chakra
B.
Ashoka Chakra
C.
Kirti Chakra
D.
Vir Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 17

Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India, given for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 18

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The Param Vir Chakra can be awarded to members of which of the following forces?

A.
Indian Army only
B.
Indian Navy only
C.
Indian Air Force only
D.
All of the above

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 18

The Param Vir Chakra can be awarded to members of any branch of the Indian Armed Forces.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 19

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Which gallantry award is presented for acts of bravery during peacetime, but involving risk to life?

A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Kirti Chakra
C.
Shaurya Chakra
D.
Ashoka Chakra

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 19

Shaurya Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery during peacetime, involving risk to life, and is lower in precedence than the Ashoka Chakra.

Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 20

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The Maha Vir Chakra is a gallantry award for which of the following?

A.
Officers only
B.
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) only
C.
Other Ranks (OR) only
D.
All ranks

Detailed Solution for Test: Gallantry Awards - Question 20

The Maha Vir Chakra can be awarded to officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, and Other Ranks of the Indian Armed Forces.

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