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Who among the following former Chiefs of Army Staff had been awarded the ‘Mahavir Chakra’ twice ?
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- General K.M. Cariappa
- General K.S. Thimmayya
- General A.S. Vaidya
- General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw
- General K.M. Cariappa
Correct Option: C
The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. It may be awarded posthumously. Literally Maha Veer means great warrior. General Arun Shridhar Vaidya was the 13th Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) of the Indian Army. he was awarded MahaVir Chakra twice.