Who was the first person to receive the Param Vir Chakra? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first person to receive the Param Vir Chakra?

A. Subedar Major Piru Singh

B. Major Somnath Sharma

C. Captain Vikram Batra

D. Lance Naik Albert Ekka

Answer: Option B

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Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration.

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