GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
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Major Somnath Sharma who was honoured with Paramveer Chakra posthumously in 1947 belonged to -
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Gorkha Rifle
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Garhwal Rifle
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Dogra Regiment
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Kumaon Regiment
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Kumaon Regiment Regimental Motto: Parakramo Vijayte (Valour Triumphs) War Cry: Kalika Mata ki Jai (Victory to Goddess Kalika Mata) Regimental Center-Ranikhet, Uttarakhand Colonel of the Regiment-Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, GOC-in-C Eastern Command.
Detailed explanation-2: -Born on 31 January 1923, he was the son of an illustrious Major General Amaranth Sharma. He became the first recipient of India’s highest gallantry award, the Param Vir chakra. He was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment (later 4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment) on February 22, 1942.
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