Consider the following statements about gallantry awards in India :<br>1. Post-independence, first three gallantry awards were instituted on 26th January, 1950<br>2. The first three gallantry awards were Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III<br>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
The first three gallantry awards instituted on January 26, 1950, were the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra. The Ashoka Chakra classes were instituted later in 1952.
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