MCQ A Tale of Valour English Poorvi Class 8 CBSE Board Advertisement MCQ’s For All Chapters – English Poorvi Class 8thA Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam 1. What inspired Major Somnath Sharma in his early life?His school teachersTales of the MahabharataPolitical leadersSports heroesQuestion 1 of 202. Where did Major Somnath Sharma receive his military training?Sherwood College, NainitalRoyal Military College, SandhurstPathankot Military AcademySrinagar Training CampQuestion 2 of 203. In which campaign did Major Somnath Sharma serve during World War II?Arakan Campaign in BurmaBattle of NormandyPacific CampaignDesert CampaignQuestion 3 of 204. What does the word “poignant” describe about Major Somnath Sharma’s story?Joyful and upliftingEmotional and sadConfusing and complexHumorous and lightQuestion 4 of 205. What was the name of the regiment Major Somnath Sharma was part of in 1947?Punjab Regiment4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment19th Hyderabad RegimentJammu RegimentQuestion 5 of 206. Why did the enemy attack D Company in Badgam?They wanted to negotiate peaceThey saw only a small group of soldiers leftThey were defending their own territoryThey were invited by the Indian forcesQuestion 6 of 207. What does the term “infiltrators” refer to in the story?Local villagersPeople who secretly invadeIndian soldiersDiplomats from PakistanQuestion 7 of 208. What was the ultimate goal of the infiltrators in Operation Gulmarg?To establish a trade routeTo capture strategic mountain passesTo build a new airportTo sign a treaty with IndiaQuestion 8 of 209. What did Major Somnath Sharma say about leading his men?“I will stay behind in safety.”“I know my men better than anyone else.”“I cannot join them in battle.”“I will send another officer.”Question 9 of 2010. What does the term “tenacity” describe about the soldiers’ actions?FearfulnessDeterminationWeaknessIndifferenceQuestion 10 of 2011. What caused the enemy’s demotivation in the Battle of Badgam?Lack of weaponsD Company’s resistancePoor weather conditionsTheir leader’s retreatQuestion 11 of 2012. What does “unparalleled” mean in describing Major Somnath Sharma’s bravery?CommonUnmatchedTemporaryHiddenQuestion 12 of 2013. What was Major Somnath Sharma doing when he was hit by a mortar shell?Directing air strikesHelping load a machine gunCalling for reinforcementsRetreating from the battlefieldQuestion 13 of 2014. What was the outcome of D Company’s resistance in Badgam?They surrendered to the enemyThey saved Srinagar for IndiaThey retreated to PathankotThey lost the airfieldQuestion 14 of 2015. What does the term “etched” mean in the context of Major Somnath Sharma’s name?Temporarily writtenPermanently fixedSecretly recordedCasually mentionedQuestion 15 of 2016. Which award was Major Somnath Sharma mentioned in during World War II?Param Vir ChakraMaha Vir ChakraMentions in despatchesVir ChakraQuestion 16 of 2017. What does the term “testament” describe about Major Somnath Sharma’s life?A legal documentStrong evidence or proofA temporary achievementA personal journalQuestion 17 of 2018. What does the phrase “deliver a blow” mean in the context of the enemy’s plan?To negotiate peaceTo cause significant harmTo offer assistanceTo build infrastructureQuestion 18 of 2019. Which collective noun refers to a group of ships sailing together?RegimentSquadronFleetBattalionQuestion 19 of 2020. Which verb means to take and seize control?OverwhelmOverthrowOverrunOverpowerQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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