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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 33

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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______ is the highest gallantry award for officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Param Vir Chakra.

  • Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted forces, and civilians.
  • These gallantry awards are announced twice a year - first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day.
  • The order of precedence of these awards is the Param Vir Chakra, the Ashoka Chakra, the Mahavir Chakra, the Kirti Chakra, the Vir Chakra, and the Shaurya Chakra.