11) Sena Medal is awarded for gallantry in which force?
A) Navy
B) Air Force
C) Army
D) Police
Explanation: Sena Medal is awarded to members of the Indian Army for individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage in both combat and non-combat situations.
12) Nao Sena Medal is awarded to personnel of which force?
A) Indian Army
B) Indian Navy
C) Indian Air Force
D) Police Forces
Explanation: Nao Sena Medal is awarded to members of the Indian Navy for gallantry, devotion to duty, or distinguished service.
13) Vayu Sena Medal is associated with which wing of the Armed Forces?
A) Army
B) Navy
C) Air Force
D) Police
Explanation: Vayu Sena Medal is awarded to Indian Air Force personnel for exceptional courage, devotion to duty, or distinguished service in both peace and war
14) Which gallantry award is known as the “Indian Medal of Honour”?
A) Ashok Chakra
B) Param Vir Chakra
C) Vir Chakra
D) Shaurya Chakra
Explanation: The Param Vir Chakra is often regarded as India’s “Medal of Honour” for its prestige and highest recognition of battlefield bravery.
15) Who designs the gallantry medals of India?
A) British Government
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Artists from Shantiniketan
D) Parliament of India
Explanation: The Ministry of Defence designs gallantry medals in India, ensuring they represent national symbols, heritage, and honor.
16) Who was the first recipient of the Ashok Chakra?
A) Havildar Bachittar Singh
B) Suhas Biswas
C) Lance Naik Albert Ekka
D) Captain Vikram Batra
Explanation: Suhas Biswas, a pilot, was the first recipient of the Ashok Chakra for gallantry in a rescue mission in 1952.
17) Which gallantry award is a circular bronze medal with a lotus on it?
A) Kirti Chakra
B) Shaurya Chakra
C) Ashok Chakra
D) Sena Meda
Explanation: The Shaurya Chakra is a circular bronze medal with a lotus emblem, representing bravery and sacrifice in peacetime situations.
18) Who was the first woman recipient of the Ashok Chakra?
A) Neerja Bhanot
B) Kiran Bedi
C) Rani Lakshmi Bai (posthumous)
D) Rani Gaidinliu
Explanation: Neerja Bhanot, the Pan Am flight attendant, was the first woman awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously for her courage in saving passengers during a hijack in 1986.
19) Which award is given to civilians as well as armed forces personnel for bravery?
A) Param Vir Chakra
B) Ashok Chakra
C) Sena Medal
D) Vir Chakra
Explanation: The Ashok Chakra can be awarded to both civilians and armed forces personnel for valor, self-sacrifice, or courage away from battlefield.
20) When are gallantry awards usually announced in India?
A) 15 August and 26 January
B) 2 October and 14 November
C) Only 26 January
D) Only 15 Augus
Explanation: Gallantry awards are traditionally announced twice a year—on Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August).
That’s all for today’s List of Gallantry Awards GK Questions in India. We hope these questions and explanations helped you understand the topic in detail. Keep practicing such GK questions daily to stay ahead in competitive exams.
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