Who was the first Indian to get the Param Vir Chakra? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to get the Param Vir Chakra?
A. Major Somnath Sharma
B. Flight Lieutenant Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
C. Major Dhan Singh Thapa
D. Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military award, posthumously for his actions in the 1947 Indo-Pak war.

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Who was the first Indian to be the Trade Secretary?
A. S. S. Khera
B. B. P. Singh
C. K. R. K. Menon
D. V. K. Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
K. R. K. Menon was the first Indian Trade Secretary in 1947.

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Question #2
Who was the first Indian to be the Poultry Secretary?
A. V. K. Krishnamurthy
B. K. R. K. Menon
C. B. P. Singh
D. S. S. Khera

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
S. S. Khera was the first Indian Poultry Secretary in 1947.

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Who was the first Indian to be the Telecom Infrastructure Secretary?
A. B. P. Singh
B. S. S. Khera
C. K. R. K. Menon
D. V. K. Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
S. S. Khera was the first Indian Telecom Infrastructure Secretary in 1947.

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