The correct answer is: C. Both (A) and (B).
The Police Medal is a police decoration awarded by the President of India to members of the Indian Police Service and other police officers for distinguished service. It is awarded on the occasion of Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August).
The Police Medal is the third-highest police decoration in India, after the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry and the Police Medal for Distinguished Service. It is awarded to police officers who have rendered distinguished service to the nation in the field of law enforcement.
The Police Medal is a bronze medal with a circular design. The obverse of the medal bears the effigy of the President of India, while the reverse bears the inscription “Police Medal” and the year of award. The medal is suspended from a blue ribbon with a white stripe in the centre.
The Police Medal is a prestigious award that is highly respected in India. It is a recognition of the outstanding service that police officers provide to the nation.