Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shaurya Chakra
The correct answer is Shaurya Chakra. - The Ashok Chakra Class-III was renamed as the Shaurya Chakra in 1967.
- The medal was originally established on 4 January 1952 as the "Ashoka Chakra, Class I".
- As the first step of a three-class sequence of non-combatant bravery decorations.
- In 1967, these decorations were removed from the "class-based" system and renamed as the Ashoka Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra.
- The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
- Flt. Lt. Suhas Biswas was the first Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the Ashoka Chakra.
- A recipient can be awarded the Kirti Chakra or Shaurya Chakra in addition for separate acts of gallantry.
- Hence, option 1 is correct.
- Kirti Chakra :
- Kirti Chakra was known as Ashok Chakra, Class II before 1967.
- The Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle.
- It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards.
- It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra.
- Mahavir Chakra :
- The Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra.
- It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
- It replaced the British Distinguished Service Order.
- The medal may be awarded posthumously.
- Vir Chakra :
- Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy on the battlefield.
- It replaced the British Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross.
- Award of the decoration carries with it the right to use Vr.C. as a postnominal abbreviation.
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