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 :
1 and 4
1 and 3
2, 3 and 4
3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2024
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).