UPSC CSE Prelims
Role of Various Security Forces & Agencies Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

Options A, B, and C are correctly matched. The 3 Corps is headquartered at Dimapur, 4 Corps at Tezpur, and 14 Corps at Leh.

Option D is incorrectly matched because the 33 Corps (Trishakti Corps) is headquartered at Sukna, West Bengal, not Srinagar. Srinagar is the headquarters of the 15 Corps (Chinar Corps).

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.

An Army Corps is a major field formation of the Indian Army, usually consisting of multiple divisions. Each Corps is responsible for a specific geographical and strategic area, playing a key role in border security and military operations.

Detailed Explanation:

Correct Answer: ✅ D. 3 only

Equivalent ranks in the Army, Air Force, and Navy must match the same level of command and responsibility. Among the given pairs, only Major – Squadron Leader – Lieutenant Commander are equivalent ranks.

❌ Pair 1 is Incorrect: Brigadier = Air Commodore = Commodore, not Commander.

❌ Pair 2 is Incorrect: Major General = Air Vice Marshal = Rear Admiral, not Vice Admiral.

✅ Pair 3 is Correct: Major = Squadron Leader = Lieutenant Commander.

❌ Pair 4 is Incorrect: Lieutenant Colonel = Wing Commander = Commander. Group Captain and Captain are equivalent to Colonel.

Short Notes: Equivalent Ranks in Indian Armed Forces

• Field Marshal = Admiral of the Fleet = Marshal of the Air Force.

• General = Admiral = Air Chief Marshal.

• Lieutenant General = Vice Admiral = Air Marshal.

• Major General = Rear Admiral = Air Vice Marshal.

• Brigadier = Commodore = Air Commodore.

• Colonel = Captain (Navy) = Group Captain.

• Lieutenant Colonel = Commander = Wing Commander.

• Major = Lieutenant Commander = Squadron Leader.