Multiple choice

Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

  1. Kirti Chakra

  2. Param Vishishta Seva Medal

  3. Vir Chakra

  4. Param Vir Chakra
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Explanation

Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry award, instituted in 1950. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. Kirti Chakra and Vir Chakra are lower-level gallantry awards, while Param Vishishta Seva Medal is for distinguished service.

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