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Indian civilian honours: The ‘‘Ashoka Chakra’’ is awarded for which kind of act? Identify the nature of gallantry recognized by this decoration. Choose the correct option.

Q: Indian civilian honours: The ‘‘Ashoka Chakra’’ is awarded for which kind of act? Identify the nature of gallantry recognized by this decoration. Choose the correct option.

Concept The Ashoka Chakra is India’s highest peacetime gallantry award for valor, courage, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. Final Answer Gallantry of the highest order in peacetime.

Difficulty: Easy

Gallantry in wartime operations
Exceptional contributions to art and culture
Gallantry of the highest order in peacetime
Excellence in literature

Correct Answer: Gallantry of the highest order in peacetime

Explanation:

Concept

The Ashoka Chakra is India’s highest peacetime gallantry award for valor, courage, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.

Final Answer
Gallantry of the highest order in peacetime.

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