Which is the highest gallantry award in India? Param Vishishtat Seva Medal Param

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Question
Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
Options
A. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Kirti Chakra
D. Vir Chakra

Correct Answer

Param Vir Chakra

Explanation

The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy, similar to the British Victoria Cross, US Medal of Honor, Pakistani Nishan-e-Haider, or French Legion of Honor or Russian Cross of St. George.