Important Questions Class 10 Chapter 1.3 kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

On Wings of Courage

Short Questions  

1. Who is the central figure in the lesson ‘On Wings of Courage’?

Ans: Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh.

2.When was Arjan Singh born?

Ans: He was born on April 15, 1919.

3.What was his birthplace?

Ans: Lyalpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan).

4.What was his first assignment?

Ans: Flying Westland Wapiti biplanes in No.1 RIAF Squadron.

5. What award did Arjan Singh receive during World War II?

Ans: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).

6.At what age did he become a Squadron Leader?

Ans: At the age of 25, in 1944.

7.Which important event did he lead on August 15, 1947?

Ans: A fly-past of over 100 aircraft over Red Fort, Delhi.

8.Which war did he lead the IAF in?

Ans: The Indo-Pak war of 1965.

9.What rank did Arjan Singh receive in 2002?

Ans: Marshal of the Air Force.

10. What highest award was he given during the 1965 war?

Ans: Padma Vibhushan.

11. What was his leadership style described as?

Ans: Efficient, firm, and calm.

12. Which aircraft did he fly early in his career?

Ans: Hawker Hurricane.

13. When did Arjan Singh retire from the Air Force?

Ans: In August 1969.

14. Which civil post did he take after retirement?

Ans: He was appointed as Ambassador to Switzerland.

15. How many aircraft types did he fly during his service?

Ans: More than 60 different types.

Long Questions

1. Why is Arjan Singh considered a legendary figure in Indian Air Force history?

Ans: He led the IAF with great skill during the 1965 war and helped make it a strong global force.

2. What is unique about Arjan Singh’s rank in the Indian Air Force?

Ans: He was the first and only officer to be given the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force.

3. What qualities made Arjan Singh an exceptional leader?

Ans: He was brave, disciplined, calm, and had deep knowledge of air power.

4. How did Arjan Singh show his flying skills?

Ans: He flew over 60 different aircraft types, from old biplanes to modern jets.

5. What role did Arjan Singh play in World War II?

Ans: He led combat missions against Japanese forces and supported Allied troops.

6. What did Y. B. Chavan say about Arjan Singh?

Ans: He called him a jewel-efficient, firm, and a great leader.

7. What responsibility did Arjan Singh take after Indian independence?

Ans: He commanded the Ambala base and helped in building the IAF.

8. What did Arjan Singh do after retiring from the Air Force?

Ans: He became an ambassador and later served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.