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 :

1. A. (a) 1 and 4
2. B. (b) 1 and 3
3. C. (c) 2, 3 and 4
4. D. (d) 3 only

Answer: D

Explanation

This question requires knowledge of the equivalent ranks across the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces. Pair 1 is incorrect: Brigadier (Army) is equivalent to Air Commodore (Air Force) and Commodore (Navy), not Commander. Pair 2 is incorrect: Major General (Army) is equivalent to Air Vice Marshal (Air Force) and Rear Admiral (Navy), not Vice Admiral. Pair 3 is correct: Major (Army) is equivalent to Squadron Leader (Air Force) and Lieutenant Commander (Navy). Pair 4 is incorrect: Lieutenant Colonel (Army) is equivalent to Wing Commander (Air Force) and Commander (Navy), not Group Captain or Captain. Group Captain (Air Force) is equivalent to Colonel (Army) and Captain (Navy). Therefore, only pair 3 is correctly matched. This is a factual question related to the structure of India’s defence forces, relevant for general awareness and internal security.