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The Ashok Chakra Class-III was renamed as the ______ in 1967.1. Shaurya Chakra2. Mahavir Chakra3. Kirti Chakra4. Vir Chakra

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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