awards medium True/False

The Maha Vir Chakra can be awarded for acts of gallantry not in the face of the enemy.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

The Maha Vir Chakra is specifically awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy. For gallantry not in the face of the enemy, the Shaurya Chakra is awarded.

Topic Maha Vir Chakra
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway