On Wings of Courage
Short Questions
1. Who is the central figure in the lesson ‘On Wings of Courage’?
Ans: Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh.
2.When was Arjan Singh born?
Ans: He was born on April 15, 1919.
3.What was his birthplace?
Ans: Lyalpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan).
4.What was his first assignment?
Ans: Flying Westland Wapiti biplanes in No.1 RIAF Squadron.
5. What award did Arjan Singh receive during World War II?
Ans: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
6.At what age did he become a Squadron Leader?
Ans: At the age of 25, in 1944.
7.Which important event did he lead on August 15, 1947?
Ans: A fly-past of over 100 aircraft over Red Fort, Delhi.
8.Which war did he lead the IAF in?
Ans: The Indo-Pak war of 1965.
9.What rank did Arjan Singh receive in 2002?
Ans: Marshal of the Air Force.
10. What highest award was he given during the 1965 war?
Ans: Padma Vibhushan.
11. What was his leadership style described as?
Ans: Efficient, firm, and calm.
12. Which aircraft did he fly early in his career?
Ans: Hawker Hurricane.
13. When did Arjan Singh retire from the Air Force?
Ans: In August 1969.
14. Which civil post did he take after retirement?
Ans: He was appointed as Ambassador to Switzerland.
15. How many aircraft types did he fly during his service?
Ans: More than 60 different types.
Long Questions
1. Why is Arjan Singh considered a legendary figure in Indian Air Force history?
Ans: He led the IAF with great skill during the 1965 war and helped make it a strong global force.
2. What is unique about Arjan Singh’s rank in the Indian Air Force?
Ans: He was the first and only officer to be given the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force.
3. What qualities made Arjan Singh an exceptional leader?
Ans: He was brave, disciplined, calm, and had deep knowledge of air power.
4. How did Arjan Singh show his flying skills?
Ans: He flew over 60 different aircraft types, from old biplanes to modern jets.
5. What role did Arjan Singh play in World War II?
Ans: He led combat missions against Japanese forces and supported Allied troops.
6. What did Y. B. Chavan say about Arjan Singh?
Ans: He called him a jewel-efficient, firm, and a great leader.
7. What responsibility did Arjan Singh take after Indian independence?
Ans: He commanded the Ambala base and helped in building the IAF.
8. What did Arjan Singh do after retiring from the Air Force?
Ans: He became an ambassador and later served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
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