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Extract from the Story
Vastly outnumbered and facing devastating fire, Major Somnath Sharma and his men stood resolute .
The air was thick with the sound of gunfire and the cries of battle, but Major Somnath Sharma’s voice cut through the chaos, urging his men to fight with tenacity and valour.
Summary in Bullet Points
- The soldiers were under very heavy attack and the enemy had many more men.
- Even then, Major Sharma and D Company did not leave their position.
- He kept speaking to his men and pushing them to continue fighting.
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The description of gunfire, cries and his voice shows how confused and dangerous the battlefield had become.
resolute
= determined
tenacity = determination
valour = courage
chaos = complete confusion
NCERT Poorvi page 60
Despite heavy casualties and his own injuries, Major Somnath Sharma displayed unparalleled bravery. He moved fearlessly through the battlefield, directing fire, filling magazines for his gunners, and encouraging his men to hold their ground.
(ii) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason: Despite heavy casualties, Major Somnath Sharma continued to lead his men because ___________.
(iii) Assertion (A): Major Somnath Sharma moved fearlessly through the battlefield, even though he was injured. Reason (R): He believed his courage was important to motivate the soldiers.
(iv) Major Somnath Sharma was filling magazines, and encouraging his men to hold their ground despite ___________. (injuries/worry)
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Extract ka answer evidence se aata hai: battle intense thi, injuries ke bawajood woh men ko lead karte rahe, aur unki courage men ko motivate karti thi.
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Answer: It means that they remained determined and did not abandon their position even though they were heavily outnumbered and under devastating fire.
Stood resolute = danger ke bawajood determined rehna aur position nahi chhodna.
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Answer: The chapter fills the scene with gunfire and cries of battle, creating a sense of confusion and danger. Against this noise, Major Sharma’s voice “cut through the chaos”, showing how his leadership remained clear even in extreme conditions.
Gunfire aur cries battle ko intense banate hain. Unke beech Major Sharma ki voice leadership ko clear aur strong dikhati hai.
