Q. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
Army – Airforce – Navy
1. Brigadier – Air Commodore – Commander
2. Major General – Air Vice Marshal – Vice Admiral
3. Major – Squadron Leader – Lieutenant Commander
4. Lieutenant Colonel – Group Captain – Captain
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 Only
Correct answer: (d) 3 Only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
Equivalent rank in Indian Defence forces
To answer this question, let’s analyze each pairing:
1. Brigadier – Air Commodore – Commander
This is incorrect. Brigadier and Air Commodore are equivalent, but the naval equivalent is Commodore, not Commander.
2. Major General – Air Vice Marshal – Vice Admiral
This is incorrect. Major General and Air Vice Marshal are equivalent, but the naval equivalent is Rear Admiral, not Vice Admiral.
3. Major – Squadron Leader – Lieutenant Commander
This is correct. These ranks are equivalent across the three services.
4. Lieutenant Colonel – Group Captain – Captain
This is correct. These ranks are equivalent across the three services.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) 3 Only.