Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In the context of Indo-Pakistan war of 1947-48, consider the following statements:

1. Major Somnath Sharma became the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra award.
2. He belonged to the Madras Regiment of the Indian Army and made the supreme sacrifice while driving out the Pakistan intruders from the village of Budgam.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. Neither 1 nor 2
• C. 1 only
• D. Both 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He belonged to the Kumaon Regiment.