Highest gallantry award

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the hierarchy of military awards in India.

Correct Answer: A) Param Veer Chakra.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Param Veer Chakra: The highest military award, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy.

Mahaveer Chakra: Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, but it ranks below the Param Veer Chakra.

Veer Chakra: Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, but it ranks below the Param Veer Chakra and Mahaveer Chakra.

Ashoka Chakra: Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor in circumstances of extreme danger, but it is not limited to military personnel and ranks below the Param Veer Chakra.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is correct. The Param Veer Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor in the face of the enemy. It is awarded to military personnel only.
Option B: This option is incorrect. The Mahaveer Chakra is a gallantry award, but it is not the highest. It is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, but it ranks below the Param Veer Chakra.
Option C: This option is incorrect. The Veer Chakra is a military gallantry award, but it is not the highest. It is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, but it ranks below the Param Veer Chakra and Mahaveer Chakra.
Option D: This option is incorrect. The Ashoka Chakra is a gallantry award, but it is not the highest. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor in circumstances of extreme danger, but it is not limited to military personnel and ranks below the Param Veer Chakra.

Mnemonic: PVC for Param Veer Chakra, highest gallantry.

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