Q69 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Science and Technology

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Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ? Army : Airforce : Navy1.Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander2.Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral3.Major Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander4.Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : CaptainSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 4
B 1 and 3
C 2, 3 and 4
D 3 only

Correct answer: (d) 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 4

    1 and 4. Both rows mismatch Navy/Air ranks.

  2. B

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Brigadier is not Navy Commander; 3 is the only clean row.

  3. C

    2, 3 and 4

    2, 3 and 4. Major General is not Vice Admiral; Lt Col is not Group Captain.

  4. D

    3 only

    3 only. Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander is the matching trio.

Summary. Official key is (d) 3 only. Army Major = IAF Squadron Leader = Navy Lieutenant Commander. Brigadier pairs with Air Commodore and Commodore, not Commander. Major General pairs with Air Vice Marshal and Rear Admiral, not Vice Admiral. Lieutenant Colonel pairs with Wing Commander and Commander, not Group Captain / Captain. So only row 3 is right.

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