Very Short Answer Questions: A Tale of Valour | English Poorvi Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

Q1. Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra?
Ans: Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.

Q2. In which battle did Major Somnath Sharma display his valour?
Ans: He displayed his valour in the Battle of Badgam.

Q3. Which year did the Battle of Badgam take place?
Ans: The Battle of Badgam took place in 1947.

Q4. Who launched Operation Gulmarg to annex Kashmir?
Ans: Pakistan launched Operation Gulmarg to annex Kashmir.

Q5. What was the main aim of the Pakistani infiltrators?
Ans: Their aim was to capture Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.

Q6. On what date did Operation Gulmarg begin?
Ans: Operation Gulmarg began on 22 October 1947.

Q7. When did Jammu and Kashmir accede to India?
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India on 26 October 1947.

Q8. How did Indian troops first reach Srinagar in 1947?
Ans: They were airlifted to Srinagar.

Q9. Which regiment was Major Somnath Sharma commanding at Badgam?
Ans: He was commanding the 4th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment.

Q10. What injury did Major Somnath Sharma have during the battle?
Ans: His left hand was in plaster.

Q11. How many soldiers were with Major Somnath Sharma in D Company?
Ans: Ninety soldiers were with him in D Company.

Q12. How many invaders did D Company face at Badgam?
Ans: They faced about 500 invaders.

Q13. What did Major Somnath Sharma request to fight back the enemy?
Ans: He requested air strikes.

Q14. What guided the aircraft for air strikes during the battle?
Ans: Ground panels laid by Major Somnath Sharma guided the aircraft.

Q15. What were Major Somnath’s last words to his headquarters?
Ans: His last words were that he would not withdraw an inch and fight to the last man and round.

Q16. How did Major Somnath Sharma die?
Ans: He was killed by a mortar shell in a trench.

Q17. How many casualties did the enemy suffer in the battle?
Ans: The enemy suffered more than 300 casualties.

Q18. Which regiment was flown in as reinforcements to Srinagar?
Ans: The Punjab Regiment was flown in as reinforcements.

Q19. At what age did Major Somnath Sharma sacrifice his life?
Ans: He sacrificed his life at the age of 24.

Q20. When was Major Somnath Sharma born?
Ans: He was born on 31 January 1923.

Q21. Where was Major Somnath Sharma born?
Ans: He was born in Dadh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Q22. What was the name of Major Somnath Sharma’s father?
Ans: His father’s name was Major General Amar Nath Sharma.

Q23. From where did Major Somnath Sharma receive his early education?
Ans: He received his early education at Sherwood College, Nainital.

Q24. In which war did Major Somnath Sharma serve before 1947?
Ans: He served in World War II.

Q25. Where is Major Somnath Sharma’s name inscribed in honour today?
Ans: His name is inscribed on the Honour Wall of the National War Memorial.