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

Question

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?ArmyAirforceNavyBrigadierAir CommodoreCommanderMajor GeneralAir Vice MarshalVice AdmiralMajorSquadron LeaderLieutenant CommanderLieutenant ColonelGroup CaptainCaptainSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the equivalent ranks in the three services of the Indian Defence forces: Army, Airforce, and Navy. The options provided are:1. Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander2. Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral3. Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander4. Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : CaptainThe correct answer is option (d) 3 only. This is because the equivalent ranks are:Major in the Army is equivalent to Squadron Leader in the Airforce and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.Other options are incorrectly matched:Brigadier is equivalent to Air Commodore in the Airforce and Commodore in the Navy, not Commander.Major General is equivalent to Air Vice Marshal in the Airforce and Rear Admiral in the Navy, not Vice Admiral.Lieutenant Colonel is equivalent to Wing Commander in the Airforce and Commander in the Navy, not Group Captain or Captain.Understanding the equivalent ranks is crucial for recognizing the hierarchy and structure within the Indian Defence forces.Source: India Year Book: Chapter Defence