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HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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medal of honour
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badge of honour
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the armed forces of the United States who distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States. The medal was designed by Jay Morris and sculptured by Lewis J.
Detailed explanation-2: -Capt GS Salaria was the second officer to win PVC posthumously in 1961 for his role in Congo. Later in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, PVC was awarded to 2Lt Arun Khetarpal and Major Hoshiar Singh. In 1957 the highest peace time award for gallantry, the Ashoka Chakra, was awarded to 2Lt PM Raman.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for military valor. It is generally presented by the president in the name of Congress.