Imp Question For All Chapters – Balbharati English Class 6
Param Vir Chakra : Our Heroes
Short Questions
1. What is Param Vir Chakra?
Answer : India’s highest military decoration.
2. How many times has the Param Vir Chakra been awarded?
Answer : 21 times.
3. Who designed the Param Vir Chakra medal?
Answer : Savitribai Khanolkar.
4. What is the medal made of?
Answer : Bronze.
5. What is on the obverse of the medal?
Answer : Indian national emblem with four replicas of Indra’s Vajra.
6. What is on the reverse of the medal?
Answer : The words “Param Vir Chakra” in Hindi and English with two lotus flowers.
7. Who was Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon?
Answer : A brave pilot who defended Srinagar Airfield.
8. What is Indra’s Vajra?
Answer : A thunderbolt weapon.
9. What was special about Sage Dadhichi’s bones?
Answer : They had extraordinary power.
10. How did Sage Dadhichi help defeat the demon?
Answer : He sacrificed his life and gave his bones.
Long Questions
1. Describe the Param Vir Chakra medal in detail.
Answer : The Param Vir Chakra is made of bronze and has a simple design. It has a purple ribbon. On the front, there is the Indian national emblem surrounded by four replicas of Indra’s Vajra. On the back, “Param Vir Chakra” is written in Hindi and English with two lotus flowers.
2. Who was Savitribai Khanolkar, and what was her contribution?
Answer : Savitribai Khanolkar was a European lady who married an Indian Army officer. She loved India, took Indian citizenship, and learned Indian languages and traditions. She designed the Param Vir Chakra medal, which is India’s highest military award.
3. What happened at the Srinagar Airfield on December 14, 1971?
Answer : On December 14, 1971, six enemy aircraft attacked Srinagar Airfield. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon took off in his Gnat fighter and fought bravely. He damaged two enemy aircraft, saving the airfield, but his plane crashed, and he lost his life.
4. What is the story of Sage Dadhichi’s sacrifice?
Answer : A demon stole all the water in the world, causing suffering. A special weapon was needed to defeat him, and Sage Dadhichi’s bones had extraordinary power. The sage willingly sacrificed his life so that Indra’s Vajra could be made from his bones, and the demon was defeated.
5. Why is the Param Vir Chakra considered a rare honor?
Answer : The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the highest bravery in battle. It has been given only 21 times, showing how rare and prestigious it is. Many awards were given posthumously, proving that the soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
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