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Which is the highest award for gallantry during peacetime?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Ashok Chakra

The Ashok Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India during peacetime. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valor in situations other than war. Thus, the correct answer is "Ashok Chakra".

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