Question

UPSC Prelims 2024 Question:

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian defence forces?

Army

Airforce

Navy

1.

Brigadier

Air Commodore

Commander

2.

Major General

Air Vice Marshal

Vice Admiral

3.

Major

Squadron Leader

Lieutenant Commander

4.

Lieutenant Colonel

Group Captain

Captain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 4
2. 1 and 3
3. 2, 3 and 4
4. 3 only

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4: 3 only

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The equivalent rank in the three services of Indian defence forces are as follow:

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So, only 3, Major - Squadron Leader - Lieutenant Commander, is correct.

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Governance

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