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Q90. 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:

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?

ArmyAirforceNavy
1.BrigadierAir CommodoreCommander
2.Major GeneralAir Vice MarshalVice Admiral
3.MajorSquadron LeaderLieutenant Commander
4.Lieutenant ColonelGroup CaptainCaptain

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3 only

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Equivalent ranks across the three services are:

  • Brigadier (Army) = Air Commodore (Air Force) = Commodore (Navy) [1 is incorrect: Commander is equal to Lt. Colonel]
  • Major General (Army) = Air Vice Marshal (Air Force) = Rear Admiral (Navy) [2 is incorrect: Vice Admiral is equal to Lt. General]
  • Major (Army) = Squadron Leader (Air Force) = Lieutenant Commander (Navy) [3 is correctly matched]
  • Lieutenant Colonel (Army) = Wing Commander (Air Force) = Commander (Navy) [4 is incorrect: Group Captain & Captain equal Colonel]
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander corresponds to Major in the Army and Squadron Leader in the Air Force. Commodore (1 star) corresponds to Brigadier and Air Commodore.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q90)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 90 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (D): "3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "International Relations and Current Affairs" and micro-topic "Current Events". You can explore all repeated questions from Current Events in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander corresponds to Major in the Army and Squadron Leader in the Air Force. Commodore (1 star) corresponds to Brigadier and Air Commodore.

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