Question

Gallantry awards in India are given to military personnel and others for displaying extraordinary courage in the line of duty.

Some of the gallantry awards in India are:

• Param Vir Chakra: The highest military award in India, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.
• Maha Vir Chakra: The second-highest military award in India, awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
• Vir Chakra: Awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy.

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Answer 1

1. Param Vir Chakra: India’s highest military gallantry award. It is given for exceptional bravery in the presence of the enemy.
2. Maha Vir Chakra: The second-highest wartime gallantry award. It is awarded for outstanding acts of courage in battle.
3. Vir Chakra: It is awarded to military personnel for acts of bravery in the presence of the enemy.
4. Ashoka Chakra: India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. It is given for exceptional courage, self-sacrifice, or bravery away from the battlefield.
5. Kirti Chakra: It is the second-highest peacetime gallantry award and is given for remarkable courage in situations not involving direct combat with the enemy.
6. Shaurya Chakra: It is awarded for acts of bravery and courage in peacetime situations.