Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent

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

ArmyAirforceNavy
1.BrigadierAir CommodoreCommander
2.Major GeneralAir Vice MarshalVice Admiral
3.MajorSquadron LeaderLieutenant Commander
4.Lieutenant ColonelGroup CaptainCaptain

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 4
1 and 3
2, 3 and 4
3 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2024
The correct answer is D, indicating that only row 3 is correctly matched.
Let’s examine each row:
1. Brigadier (Army) is equivalent to Air Commodore (Air Force) and Commodore (Navy). The Navy rank is incorrect (Commander).
2. Major General (Army) is equivalent to Air Vice Marshal (Air Force) and Rear Admiral (Navy). The Navy rank is incorrect (Vice Admiral).
3. Major (Army) is equivalent to Squadron Leader (Air Force) and Lieutenant Commander (Navy). This row is correctly matched.
4. Lieutenant Colonel (Army) is equivalent to Wing Commander (Air Force) and Commander (Navy). The Air Force rank (Group Captain) and Navy rank (Captain) given are incorrect for Lieutenant Colonel; Group Captain and Captain are equivalent to Colonel (Army).
Understanding the equivalent ranks across the three branches of the Indian Defence Forces is important for general knowledge and defence studies. The rank structure reflects hierarchy and command authority within each service.