Consider the following statements 1 Ashoka Chakra is India 39 s highest military decoration awa...........

Consider the following statements

1. Ashoka Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime.

2. Kirti Chakra is India's second highest peacetime gallantry award.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime award given for valor and bravery away from the face of the enemy and it is equivalent to Param Veer Chakra, which is the highest war-time gallantry award.

Kirti Chakra is the second in the order of precedence of the peacetime gallantry award and is equivalent to Maha Veer chakra, the second highest military decoration, given to the act of braveness performed during war.