Question 4 of 22intermediate🧠 RememberFill in the Blanks3 marks

Complete the table given below. An example has been done for you.

Name of the War HeroContribution and AchievementAward Given
Major Somnath SharmaBattle of Badgam in 1947First Param Vir Chakra awarded posthumously
Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla
Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Major Padmapani Acharya
(Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla)

Name of the War Hero: Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla - Contribution and Achievement / Award Given

Answer

Contribution: Exemplary courage and leadership during the 1971 war. Award: Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)

(Lance Naik Albert Ekka)

Name of the War Hero: Lance Naik Albert Ekka - Contribution and Achievement / Award Given

Answer

Contribution: Displayed exceptional valour during the attack on enemy defence at Gangasagar on the eastern front in 1971 war, silenced enemy machine guns, saved his company from casualties. Award: Param Vir Chakra (PVC) - posthumously

(Major Padmapani Acharya)

Name of the War Hero: Major Padmapani Acharya - Contribution and Achievement / Award Given

Answer

Contribution: Led his company to capture a heavily fortified enemy position during Kargil War in 1999, displayed exceptional courage and leadership despite severe injuries. Award: Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) - posthumously

Explanation

(Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla) The chapter mentions that Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla was awarded MVC for his exemplary courage and leadership during the 1971 war. (Lance Naik Albert Ekka) The chapter provides detailed citation of Lance Naik Albert Ekka's bravery during the 1971 war where he charged enemy bunkers, bayoneted enemy soldiers, and silenced machine guns despite being seriously wounded. (Major Padmapani Acharya) The chapter describes Major Padmapani Acharya's heroic actions during Operation Vijay in the Kargil War, where he captured an enemy position despite heavy casualties and artillery fire.