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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the highest award for gallantry in India?
A
Vir Chakra
B
Mahavir Chakra
C
Shaurya Chakra
D
Param Vir Chakra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major Somnath Sharma, PVC (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947), was an officer of the Indian Army, and the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India’s highest military decoration, which he was awarded posthumously. Sharma was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in 1942.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maha Vir Chakra – Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.

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