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 Dhan Singh Thapa
B. Flight Lieutenant Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
C. Major Somnath Sharma
D. Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Answer: Option C
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 Building Infrastructure Secretary?
A. S. S. Khera
B. V. K. Krishnamurthy
C. B. P. Singh
D. K. R. K. Menon

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Anandibai Joshi
C. Padmaja Naidu
D. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to hold the office of Governor in India, serving in the United Provinces.

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