Which of the following awards or honors is given only to defense personnel?
The Ashoka Chakra is a distinguished military decoration in India, awarded for acts of valor, courage, and sacrifice by defense personnel. Recognized for peacetime gallantry, it symbolizes exceptional bravery and selfless service in the face of adversity, contributing to national security and well-being.
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The award given exclusively to defense personnel among the options provided is the (D) Ashok Chakra. The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is one of the highest peacetime gallantry awards in India and is specifically for members of the armed forces.
On the other hand, Bharat Ratna is a civilian award, Dronacharya Award is for excellence in sports coaching, Kalinga Award is for popularizing science, and Saraswati Samman is a literary award. Therefore, among the options listed, only the Ashoka Chakra is exclusively dedicated to recognizing the exceptional bravery and sacrifice of defense personnel