CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

GLIMPSES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army
A
Coorg regiment
B
Coorg house
C
Coorg soldier
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army, and the first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised by awarding the Coorg Regiment of the army with the most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the Coorgies are the only Indian citizens allowed to carry firearms without a license.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sikh regiment is the highest decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion was the Commonwealth’s most decorated battalion with 245 pre-independence and 82 post-independence gallantry awards, when it was transformed into the 4th battalion, Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Coorg regiment is one of the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army. Besides, General Cariappa, the first Chief of the Indian Army, was also a Coorgi.

Detailed explanation-5: -They are very hospitable. Coorg soldiers are brave. They can carry firearms without any license. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian Army.

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