The rank of Captain of the Indian Navy is equivalent to which one of the following?
- A.Captain of the Indian Army
- B.Group Captain in the Indian Air Force
- C.Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army
- D.Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is B, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. A Captain of the Navy stands level with a Colonel of the Army and a Group Captain of the Air Force.
The same word means different ranks in different services, which is what this question tests. In the Navy, Captain is a senior rank above Commander and below Commodore, and officers of this rank command large warships. The ladder of equal ranks runs: Army Major = Navy Lieutenant Commander = Air Force Squadron Leader; Lieutenant Colonel = Commander = Wing Commander; Colonel = Captain = Group Captain; Brigadier = Commodore = Air Commodore.
A is wrong: an Army Captain is a junior rank, equal to a Navy Lieutenant and a Flight Lieutenant. C is wrong: a Lieutenant Colonel equals a Navy Commander, one step lower. D is wrong: a Wing Commander also equals a Navy Commander, not a Captain.
Exam tip: Colonel = Captain (Navy) = Group Captain; Army Captain = Navy Lieutenant = Flight Lieutenant.
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