Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who was the first Indian to be honored with the Param Vir Chakra

  1. Mangal pandey

  2. Major Som Nath Sharma

  3. Manoj Sharma

  4. Dheeraj
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of India's highest wartime gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra. He was honored posthumously in 1947 for his bravery in the Kashmir operations during the Indo-Pak war. He saved Srinagar airport from falling to Pakistani invaders.

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