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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
  1. Major General
Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral
  1. Major
Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander
  1. Lieutenant Colonel
Group Captain Captain
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 and 4
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 2, 3 and 4
  4. 3 only

Explanation

Only row 3 is correct
  • The topmost ranks in the columns are the highest officer ranks, and they decrease as they go down the column.
Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Air Force
Field Marshal Admiral of the Fleet Marshal of the Air Force
General Admiral Air Chief Marshal
Lieutenant General Vice Admiral Air Marshal
Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal
Brigadier Commodore Air Commodore
Colonel Captain Group Captain
Lieutenant Colonel Commander Wing Commander
Major Lieutenant Commander Squadron Leader
Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant
Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Flying Officer

Chart displaying rank insignias for Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy

Image Source: GoMilitary.in

Answer: (d) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Hard
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