Question : Which is the highest award for gallantry during peacetime ?
Option 1: Vir Chakra
Option 2: Param Vir Chakra
Option 3: Ashok Chakra
Option 4: Mahavir Chakra
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Correct Answer: Ashok Chakra
Solution : The correct answer is Ashok Chakra .
The highest peacetime gallantry award is the Ashok Chakra, which is followed by the Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra. Peacetime gallantry awards were established on
January 4, 1952
, but became effective from
August 15, 1947
. It is given for bravery, brave action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It was first given to
flight lieutenant Suhas Biswas
in
1952
.
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