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Which of the following is the equivalent rank in the Army of the Naval rank of captain?
A.Colonel
B.Brigadier
C.Major
D.Captain

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Hint:Colonel in the Army is equivalent to group captain in the Air force.

Complete answer:
Colonel in the Indian Army is equal to captain in the Indian Navy and group captain in the Indian Air Force. Like different militaries, this rank is higher than Lieutenant Colonel and lower than a Brigadier.
Brigadier in army is known as Commodore in Indian Navy and Air Commodore in the air force.
Majoring in the army is known as Lieutenant commander in the Navy and squadron leader in the air force.Captain in the army is known as Lieutenant in Navy and Flight lieutenant in Navy.

The most noteworthy position achievable in the Indian Army is Field Marshal. Positioned as a Five Star General Officer, a Field Marshal is positioned over a General.
The most noteworthy positioned Indian Navy is the Chief of Naval Staff.
 The most elevated position achievable in the Indian Air Force is Marshal of the Indian Air Force, presented by the President of India after outstanding help during wartime. MIAF Arjan Singh was the lone official to have accomplished this position.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:The Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, the President plays the absolute most critical jobs, not just in selecting the heads of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force; yet additionally in proclaiming war or closing ceasefires, subject to the endorsement of the Parliament. The officials dispatched by the President become heads of the military and hold orders wherever from unit/organization to brigade, division, corps, to the whole armed force.
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