The 'Param Vir Chakra' was first awarded to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Param Vir Chakra' was first awarded to:

A. Major Somnath Sharma

B. Captain Vikram Batra

C. General Manekshaw

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

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Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.

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The 'A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award' is given by the Government of which state?

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Correct Answer: Option D

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