Military Awards & PVC — Set 5
Defence GK · सैन्य पुरस्कार और PVC · Questions 41–50 of 160
Major Shaitan Singh was posthumously awarded the PVC for his extraordinary action at which pass in the 1962 war?
Correct Answer: C. Rezang La
Major Shaitan Singh of 13 Kumaon Regiment was posthumously awarded the PVC for his bravery at Rezang La in Ladakh during the 1962 Sino-Indian War on November 18, 1962. He and his company of 120 men fought to the last against overwhelming Chinese forces, with over 100 of his men killed. His remains were discovered in 1963.
Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat was posthumously awarded the PVC for his bravery in the 1962 war. He is now venerated as a deity in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of 4 Garhwal Rifles was posthumously awarded the PVC for his bravery at Nuranang in NEFA (now Arunachal Pradesh) during the 1962 war. He fought single-handedly for three days against Chinese attacks before being killed. He is venerated as a deity by local tribes in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Order of precedence in India places the PVC above which of these awards?
Correct Answer: A. Bharat Ratna
The Param Vir Chakra takes precedence over all civilian honours including the Bharat Ratna. In the Table of Precedence (the order of wearing decorations), PVC is second only to the Bharat Ratna, which is the nation's highest civilian honour. Military gallantry awards take precedence over most other decorations.
How many PVC recipients are from the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?
Correct Answer: C. 4
Four Param Vir Chakras were awarded for the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War: 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal (posthumous), Lt Col Hoshiyar Singh (survived), Lance Naik Albert Ekka (posthumous), and Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (posthumous). The 1971 war PVCs covered all three services. The 1971 war resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh and is considered one of India's greatest military victories.
Lt Col Hoshiyar Singh's PVC was for the battle at the Basantar River in 1971. He commanded which regiment?
Correct Answer: A. 3 Grenadiers
Major (later Lt Col) Hoshiyar Singh of 3 Grenadiers was awarded the PVC for his bravery in the Battle of Basantar on December 15-16, 1971. He led his company in capturing and holding a bridgehead over the Basantar River, despite losing many soldiers. He was one of the few PVC recipients from the 1971 war who survived.
Captain Vikram Batra, PVC recipient, was from Palampur in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh
Captain Vikram Batra was born on September 9, 1974 in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. He was the son of a school principal and was inspired to join the army from a young age. He joined the IMA Dehradun and was commissioned into 13 JAK Rifles, serving with distinction in the 1999 Kargil War.
Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC recipient from Kargil, was from which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey was born on June 25, 1975 in Rudha village, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. He was commissioned into the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. His bravery at Khalubar in Kargil on July 3-4, 1999 earned him the posthumous PVC at the age of 24.
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC recipient from Kargil, was from which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav was born on May 10, 1980 in Aurangabad, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. He is one of the youngest PVC recipients, being only 19 years old at the time of the Kargil War. He survived his wounds and continues to serve as a symbol of extreme valour.
The Param Vir Chakra medal is made of which metal?
Correct Answer: C. Bronze
The Param Vir Chakra medal is cast in bronze. It is circular in shape, 1.375 inches in diameter, and features the embossed figure of the State Emblem on the obverse with 'Param Vir Chakra' inscribed below. The ribbon is crimson (deep red) with no stripes. Recipients also receive a monetary allowance.
The motto of the Param Vir Chakra is written in which language and what does it mean?
Correct Answer: C. Sanskrit — 'Bravest/Best Warriors'
The Param Vir Chakra inscription translates from Sanskrit as 'Wheel of the Bravest/Best Warriors.' 'Param' = supreme/best, 'Vir' = warrior/brave, 'Chakra' = wheel. The award recognises the highest form of bravery displayed while in the presence of the enemy.