Question 12
MediumOriginal questionThe Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted on 26 January 1950 but were deemed to have effect from
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The three awards were backdated to 15 August 1947.
That let acts of bravery from the first days of independence be recognised although the decorations did not yet exist.
The three Chakras instituted on 4 January 1952 were backdated to the same day for the same reason.
Worth noting
A date of institution and a date of effect are different things, and this pair is the clearest example of why a paper can ask for either.
- Concept
- When the gallantry awards take effect
- Typical timeTypical
- 50 s
- Your timeYours
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