Previous Year Question
Which of the following gallantry awards was renamed as the “Shaurya Chakra” by the Government of India in 1967?
A.
Ashoka Chakra Class-III
B.
Ashoka Chakra Class-I
C.
Maha Vir Chakra
D.
Ashoka Chakra Class-II
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Government of India instituted Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III on 4 January 1952, with effect from 15 August 1947. In January 1967, these three awards were renamed Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra, respectively. Therefore, Ashoka Chakra Class-III was renamed Shaurya Chakra.