Ranks in Armed Forces Practice Questions
19 free Ranks in Armed Forces practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which is the highest rank in the Indian Army?
- A Field Marshal
- B General
- C Lieutenant General
- D Major General
Correct answer: Field Marshal
Field Marshal is the highest rank in the Indian Army. It is a five-star ceremonial rank and is above the rank of General.
Which is the highest rank in the Indian Navy?
- A Admiral of the Fleet
- B Admiral (4-Star Rank)
- C Vice Admiral
- D Rear Admiral
Correct answer: Admiral of the Fleet
Admiral of the Fleet is the highest rank in the Indian Navy. It is a five-star rank and is above Admiral.
Which is the highest rank in the Indian Air Force?
- A Marshal of the Indian Air Force
- B Air Chief Marshal (4-Star Rank)
- C Air Marshal
- D Air Vice Marshal
Correct answer: Marshal of the Indian Air Force
Marshal of the Indian Air Force is the highest rank in the Indian Air Force. It is a five-star rank and is above Air Chief Marshal.
Which rank is normally held by the Chief of the Army Staff in India?
- A General, IA
- B Field Marshal
- C Lieutenant General
- D Brigadier
Correct answer: General, IA
The Chief of the Army Staff normally holds the rank of General. Field Marshal is a higher five-star rank but is not the regular serving chief's rank.
Which rank is normally held by the Chief of the Naval Staff in India?
- A Vice Admiral
- B Rear Admiral
- C Commodore
- D Admiral, IN
Correct answer: Admiral, IN
The Chief of the Naval Staff normally holds the rank of Admiral. Admiral is the four-star rank used for the head of the Indian Navy.
Which rank is normally held by the Chief of the Air Staff in India?
- A Marshal of the Indian Air Force
- B Air Marshal
- C Group Captain
- D Air Chief Marshal
Correct answer: Air Chief Marshal
The Chief of the Air Staff normally holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal. Marshal of the Indian Air Force is a higher five-star honorary rank.
Which Indian Army rank is immediately below General?
- A Major General (2-Star)
- B Brigadier
- C Colonel
- D Lieutenant General
Correct answer: Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is immediately below General in the Indian Army officer rank structure. It is a three-star rank.
Which Indian Navy rank is immediately below Admiral?
- A Rear Admiral
- B Commodore
- C Captain
- D Vice Admiral
Correct answer: Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral is immediately below Admiral in the Indian Navy. It is a three-star naval rank.
Which Indian Air Force rank is immediately below Air Chief Marshal?
- A Air Vice Marshal
- B Air Commodore
- C Group Captain
- D Air Marshal, IAF
Correct answer: Air Marshal, IAF
Air Marshal is immediately below Air Chief Marshal in the Indian Air Force. It is a three-star rank.
Which Indian Air Force rank is equivalent to General in the Indian Army?
- A Air Chief Marshal
- B Air Marshal
- C Air Vice Marshal
- D Marshal of the Air Force
Correct answer: Air Chief Marshal
Air Chief Marshal is equivalent to General in the Indian Army. Both are four-star ranks in their respective services.
Which Indian Navy rank is equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Indian Army?
- A Vice Admiral
- B Rear Admiral
- C Commodore
- D Captain
Correct answer: Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral in the Navy is equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Army. Both are three-star officer ranks.
Which Indian Air Force rank is equivalent to Major General in the Indian Army?
- A Air Vice Marshal
- B Air Chief Marshal
- C Air Commodore
- D Group Captain
Correct answer: Air Vice Marshal
Air Vice Marshal is equivalent to Major General in the Indian Army. Both are two-star ranks.
Which Indian Navy rank is equivalent to Brigadier in the Indian Army?
- A Commodore
- B Captain
- C Commander
- D Lieutenant Commander
Correct answer: Commodore
Commodore in the Navy is equivalent to Brigadier in the Army. Both are one-star officer ranks.
Which Indian Air Force rank is equivalent to Colonel in the Indian Army?
- A Group Captain
- B Wing Commander
- C Squadron Leader
- D Air Commodore
Correct answer: Group Captain
Group Captain in the Indian Air Force is equivalent to Colonel in the Indian Army. Both are senior commissioned officer ranks.
Which Indian Navy rank is equivalent to Colonel in the Indian Army?
- A Captain
- B Commander
- C Lieutenant Commander
- D Admiral
Correct answer: Captain
Captain in the Indian Navy is equivalent to Colonel in the Indian Army. This naval rank should not be confused with Captain in the Army, which is a lower rank.
Which Indian Army rank is equivalent to Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force?
- A Lieutenant Colonel
- B Colonel
- C Major
- D Lieutenant General
Correct answer: Lieutenant Colonel
Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force is equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. Both are commissioned officer ranks below Colonel or Group Captain.
Which Indian Navy rank is equivalent to Major in the Indian Army?
- A Commander
- B Captain
- C Sub Lieutenant
- D Lieutenant Commander
Correct answer: Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander in the Navy is equivalent to Major in the Army. Both are middle-level commissioned officer ranks.
Which Indian Air Force rank is equivalent to Captain in the Indian Army?
- A Squadron Leader
- B Flying Officer
- C Air Chief Marshal
- D Flight Lieutenant
Correct answer: Flight Lieutenant
Flight Lieutenant in the Indian Air Force is equivalent to Captain in the Indian Army. Both are commissioned officer ranks above Lieutenant or Flying Officer.
Which Indian Navy rank is equivalent to Lieutenant in the Indian Army?
- A Lieutenant Commander
- B Commander
- C Sub Lieutenant
- D Captain
Correct answer: Sub Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy is equivalent to Lieutenant in the Indian Army. It is an entry-level commissioned officer rank in the Navy.