GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the highest order of recognition in the Military and is conferred to personnel who have performed a distinguished act of valour at the time of war.
A
Ashok Chakra
B
Param Vir Chakra
C
Shaurya Chakra
D
none
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka Chakra: It is the highest military award during peacetime for valour, courageous action or sacrifice. It is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy.

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