Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following received Param Vir Chakra?

  1. Lance Naik Ramasamy Ekka

  2. Major Shaitan Singh

  3. Captain Somnath Thapa

  4. Lt Col Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore
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Explanation

Major Shaitan Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the 1962 Sino-Indian War at Rezang La. Lt Col Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore received it for his leadership in the 1965 Indo-Pak War, leading his regiment to capture key enemy positions in the Sialkot sector despite being mortally wounded.

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