Meaning: The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be awarded to an Indian military, paramilitary or police organisation for exceptional service to the nation.
- Also known as: President’s Standard/Colour in the context of the armed forces.
- Symbol: It is a ceremonial flag bearing the Emblem of India and is presented by the President of India or an authorised representative.
- Recipients: It may be awarded to military units, regiments, training institutions and police forces in recognition of distinguished service.
- Significance: It represents the dedication, discipline and service of the organisation to the nation.
- Important distinction: President’s Colour is an institutional honour, not an individual gallantry award.
Prelims MCQ — English
Q. With reference to the Colour, consider the following statements:
- It is an honour awarded to an organisation for distinguished service to the nation.
- It can be awarded to police and paramilitary organisations.
- It is primarily an individual gallantry award for military personnel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The President’s Colour is an institutional honour recognising distinguished service. It can be conferred upon military and police organisations; it is not an individual gallantry award.
