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Awards & HonoursEasyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2017, GK

Which one of the following is a Peacetime Gallantry Award?

  1. A.Shaurya Chakra
  2. B.Vir Chakra
  3. C.Yudh Seva Medal
  4. D.Param Vir Chakra

Correct answer

A. Shaurya Chakra

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Shaurya Chakra. It is the third-highest of India's peacetime gallantry awards, given for bravery other than in the face of the enemy.

India divides its gallantry awards into two series. The peacetime series is Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra, in that order, and these can go to soldiers as well as to civilians for courage in counter-terrorism operations, rescues and similar actions. The wartime series, for gallantry in the face of the enemy, is Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra. The Shaurya Chakra was instituted in 1952, first as the Ashoka Chakra Class III, and renamed in 1967.

Option B is wrong because the Vir Chakra is the third-highest wartime gallantry award. Option C is wrong because the Yudh Seva Medal is a distinguished service award for an operational context, not a gallantry award. Option D is wrong because the Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award.

Exam tip: peace = Ashoka, Kirti, Shaurya; war = Param Vir, Maha Vir, Vir (each list from highest down).

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  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
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  1. A.1, 2, 3 and 4
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  3. C.1, 2 and 4 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
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