Military Awards & PVC — Set 11
Defence GK · सैन्य पुरस्कार और PVC · Questions 101–110 of 160
Captain Vikram Batra died on July 7, 1999, trying to save which fellow officer?
Correct Answer: A. Lt Naveen
Captain Vikram Batra was killed on July 7, 1999 at Point 4875 while trying to save Lt Naveen who had been wounded. He pushed Lt Naveen aside and was hit by enemy fire. His selfless act of saving a fellow officer exemplified the highest traditions of the Indian Army and warrior ethos.
Albert Ekka's PVC was awarded for actions at Gangasagar on December 3, 1971. He served in which regiment?
Correct Answer: C. 14 Guards
Lance Naik Albert Ekka served in the 14th Battalion of the Brigade of the Guards (14 Guards). He was posthumously awarded the PVC for his extraordinary bravery at Gangasagar in East Pakistan on December 3, 1971. He neutralised two enemy positions and was fatally wounded in the process.
The Kargil War PVC recipient Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav was from 18 Grenadiers. What is the formal title of the Grenadiers regiment?
Correct Answer: B. The Grenadiers
The Grenadiers is a regiment of the Indian Army, formally titled 'The Grenadiers.' It is one of the senior infantry regiments. The regiment's motto is 'Sarvada Shaktishali' (Always Powerful). It has produced two PVC recipients — CQMH Abdul Hamid (1965) and Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav (1999).
The Vir Chakra (VC) was awarded to which famous Indian fighter ace for his bravery in the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: B. Wing Cdr Trevor Keelor
Wing Commander (then Squadron Leader) Trevor Keelor received the Vir Chakra for his aerial bravery during the 1965 war, not 1971. He had also made India's first aerial kill (F-86 Sabre) using a Gnat in 1965. Multiple IAF pilots received the Vir Chakra in both the 1965 and 1971 wars for aerial combat.
Lance Naik Albert Ekka's hometown Jaridag is in which current state of India?
Correct Answer: B. Jharkhand
Lance Naik Albert Ekka was born in Jaridag village in Gumla district, which is now in the state of Jharkhand. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000. Albert Ekka is the most celebrated military hero of Jharkhand and his statue stands prominently in Ranchi.
What is unique about Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon's PVC among all 21 PVC recipients?
Correct Answer: C. He is the only Air Force PVC recipient
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon of the Indian Air Force is the only IAF officer to have received the Param Vir Chakra. All other PVC recipients are from the Indian Army. He was posthumously awarded the PVC for his single-handed defence of Srinagar airbase on December 14, 1971.
The Kargil War ended on July 26, 1999. On which date in 1999 did the first Indian casualties occur in the Kargil area?
Correct Answer: B. May 7-8
The first Indian casualties in the Kargil area occurred in early May 1999 when Indian Army patrols from the Ladakh Scouts were ambushed by Pakistani troops occupying Indian heights. The official start of Operation Vijay is generally marked as May 3, 1999 when the intrusion was formally confirmed. Captain Saurabh Kalia's patrol was captured around this time.
Which PVC recipient from the 1971 war was a member of the Armoured Corps (tank regiment)?
Correct Answer: C. Arun Khetarpal
2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal was a member of 17 Poona Horse, an armoured regiment (Cavalry/Armoured Corps). He was awarded the PVC posthumously for his bravery in the Battle of Basantar on December 16, 1971. He refused to withdraw even after his Centurion tank was hit and continued engaging Pakistani tanks.
Major Dhan Singh Thapa, the 1962 PVC recipient, was from which Gorkha regiment?
Correct Answer: A. 1/8 Gorkha Rifles
Major (originally Subedar) Dhan Singh Thapa served in the 1st Battalion, 8th Gorkha Rifles (1/8 GR) during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He was awarded the PVC for his bravery at Sirijap Post in Ladakh on October 20, 1962. He survived the war after being captured and later became one of the living PVC recipients.
The 1971 war saw the Vir Chakra awarded to Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri for the Battle of Longewala. Which film immortalised his bravery?
Correct Answer: C. Border
Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri's bravery at the Battle of Longewala was immortalised in the Bollywood film 'Border' (1997), starring Sunny Deol. He received the Maha Vir Chakra (not Vir Chakra) for his extraordinary defence of Longewala post with just 120 soldiers against Pakistani armour. 'Border' became one of India's most iconic war films.