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 :
A
1 and 4
B
1 and 3
C
2, 3 and 4
D
3 only
Correct answer
Explanation
Only pair 3 is correct: Major, Squadron Leader and Lieutenant Commander are equivalent ranks. Brigadier equals Air Commodore and Commodore (not Commander); Major General equals Air Vice Marshal and Rear Admiral (not Vice Admiral); and Lieutenant Colonel equals Wing Commander and Commander, while Group Captain and Captain match a Colonel. So 3 only.
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