Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General
Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Group Captain, Wing Commander, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
– Ranks in different branches of the Indian Defence Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) follow specific ascending sequences.
– The provided order for the Air Force in option C is flawed.
– Army: Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General.
– Navy: Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral.
These ranks correspond to increasing seniority and responsibility within the respective forces.