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 :
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Answer: D. Row 1 is wrong: Brigadier and Air Commodore equal Commodore in the Navy, not Commander. Row 2 is wrong: Major General and Air Vice Marshal equal Rear Admiral, not Vice Admiral. Row 3 is correct: Major, Squadron Leader and Lieutenant Commander are equal. Row 4 is wrong: Lieutenant Colonel equals Wing Commander and Commander; Group Captain and Captain equal Colonel. So 3 only.
Watch for: 'Commodore' and 'Commander' look alike; Commodore is the Navy equal of a Brigadier, Commander equals a Lieutenant Colonel.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because both rows 1 and 4 are mismatched.
- B. Wrong because row 1 is mismatched.
- C. Wrong because rows 2 and 4 are mismatched.
Source to check: Ministry of Defence / Indian Army official website, 'Rank Structure' (equivalent ranks in Army, Navy and Air Force)
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