Worksheet: A Tale of Valour | Worksheets with Solutions for Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Instruction: Select the correct option for each question.

Q1. Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of which prestigious award?

Major Somnath Sharma

(a) Ashoka Chakra
(b) Vir Chakra
(c) Param Vir Chakra
(d) Maha Vir Chakra

Q2. The Battle of Badgam took place in which year?
(a) 1942
(b) 1945
(c) 1947
(d) 1950

​Q3. Who was the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of Pakistan’s invasion in 1947?
(a) Raja Gulab Singh
(b) Maharaja Hari Singh
(c) Zorawar Singh
(d) General Cariappa

Q4. Which regiment did Major Somnath Sharma command during the Battle of Badgam?
(a) 8th Battalion, Hyderabad Regiment
(b) 4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment
(c) Punjab Regiment
(d) Dogra Regiment

Q5. What was Major Somnath Sharma’s famous last message to Brigade headquarters?
(a) “I will not retreat; I will fight till the last breath.”
(b) “We shall fight with courage and strength.”
(c) “The enemy is 50 yards from us… I shall not withdraw an inch but fight to the last man and the last round.”
(d) “Victory belongs to those who fight bravely.”

Fill in the Blanks

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the chapter.

Q1. Pakistan launched Operation ________ to annex Kashmir in 1947.

Q2. Major Somnath Sharma was born on 31 January ____ in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Q3. The Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir officially became a part of India on __ October 1947.

Q4. The Indian troops were airlifted to Srinagar on __ October 1947.

Q5. Major Somnath Sharma studied at Sherwood College, ______ during his early education.

Very Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.

Q1. At what age did Major Somnath Sharma sacrifice his life?

Q2. What was the main objective of the Pakistani invaders in 1947?

Q3. Which family member inspired Somnath Sharma with tales from the Mahabharata?

Q4. Where did Major Somnath Sharma receive his military training?

Q5. Which battalion was awarded the Battle Honour, Srinagar?

Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in 1–2 lines.

Q1. Why was the village of Badgam strategically important in 1947?

Q2. How did Major Somnath Sharma show commitment despite his injury?

Q3. What role did air strikes play in the Battle of Badgam?

Q4. What was the immediate outcome of D Company’s resistance in the battle?

Q5. Why is Major Somnath Sharma remembered as an inspiration?

Match the Following

Instruction: Match Column A with the correct option in Column B.