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Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of the Indian Defence Forces?

  1. 1.Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander
  2. 2.Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Rear Admiral
  3. 3.Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander
  4. 4.Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : Captain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 4
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.2, 3 and 4
  4. D.3 only
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 3 only

The ranks of Major (Army), Squadron Leader (Air Force), and Lieutenant Commander (Navy) are equivalent. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Army is equivalent to a Wing Commander in the Air Force and a Commander in the Navy. Brigadier (Army) is equivalent to Air Commodore (Air Force) and Commodore (Navy). Major General (Army) equates to Air Vice Marshal (Air Force) and Rear Admiral (Navy).

Source: UPSC gs1 2024

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