1. Why does the chapter say that Major Somnath Sharma’s name is “etched” in history? 2 Marks
How to answer: Connect the word “etched” with the honours and memory described in the opening.
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Answer: His name is “etched” in history because his bravery and sacrifice are remembered permanently. He was India’s first Param Vir Chakra recipient, and his memory is honoured through memorials, books, stories and national commemorations.

Etched ka matlab permanently remembered. Unki bravery, PVC aur national memorials ki wajah se unka naam history mein hamesha yaad rahega.

2. What was the main mission of Major Somnath Sharma and his men? 2 Marks
How to answer: State the place they had to protect and why it mattered.
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Answer: Their mission was to protect the Srinagar airport from being captured by the invading force. Losing the airport could have helped the attackers threaten Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.

Mission tha Srinagar airport ko capture hone se bachana , kyunki airport lose hota toh poora Srinagar aur valley zyada danger mein aa jaate.

3. What was the stated aim of Operation Gulmarg in the chapter? 2 Marks
How to answer: Mention the territory and the important locations involved.
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Answer: According to the chapter, Operation Gulmarg aimed to take control of Kashmir by sending trained invaders into the region and capturing important locations, including the Srinagar airport.

Chapter ke according plan Kashmir aur important locations—especially Srinagar airport —ko control karna tha.

4. Why were Indian troops airlifted into Srinagar? 2 Marks
How to answer: Use the condition of the land route given in the text.
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Answer: The troops were airlifted because the land route through Pathankot was not in good condition. Air transport allowed soldiers to reach Srinagar faster.

Pathankot ka land route good condition mein nahi tha, isliye troops ko airlift kiya gaya.

5. Why did Major Somnath Sharma insist on going with D Company despite his injured hand? 2 Marks
How to answer: Use his own statement about his men.
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Answer: He insisted because he felt responsible for his men and believed he understood them better than anyone else. He did not want them to go into action without their commander.

Unhe apne men ki responsibility feel hoti thi. Isliye injured hand ke bawajood woh unke saath jaana chahte the.

6. Why was control of Badgam important for the Indian forces? 2 Marks
How to answer: Use its location and the flow of air supplies.
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Answer: Badgam was close to the Srinagar airport, on higher ground, and access to the airfield passed through the village. Holding it helped protect troops and supplies arriving by air.

Badgam airport ke paas aur higher ground par tha. Wahan ka control airport aur supplies ko protect karta tha.

7. Why did the enemy enter Badgam in small groups? 2 Marks
How to answer: State what they wanted to avoid.
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Answer: They entered in small groups to avoid detection and hide the size and movement of their force.

Small groups mein aane ka reason tha detect na hona .

8. Why did Major Somnath Sharma consider the first attack a distraction? 2 Marks
How to answer: Mention what happened soon afterwards.
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Answer: He realised that the first attack was meant to draw attention because a much larger attack came soon afterwards from another side.

First attack ke baad doosri side se major attack aaya. Isliye first one distraction tha.

9. How badly was D Company outnumbered during the battle? 2 Marks
How to answer: Give the approximate numbers stated in the text.
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Answer: D Company had about 90 soldiers while the attacking force numbered about 500. The chapter later describes the difference as almost seven to one.

D Company roughly 90 soldiers aur attackers around 500 the.

10. Why did Major Sharma lay out ground panels? 2 Marks
How to answer: State how the panels helped the aircraft.
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Answer: He laid out ground panels to guide the aircraft towards the enemy targets so that the requested air strikes could be carried out effectively.

Ground panels aircraft ko target locate karne mein help karte the.

11. What does it mean that Major Sharma and his men “stood resolute”? 2 Marks
How to answer: Explain the phrase in the situation of heavy fire.
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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.

12. Name two things Major Sharma did on the battlefield despite his injuries. 2 Marks
How to answer: Choose actions from the text, not qualities.
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Answer: He directed fire and filled magazines for his gunners. He also moved through the battlefield and encouraged his men to hold their ground.

Woh firing direct kar rahe the aur magazines fill kar rahe the; men ko encourage bhi kar rahe the.

13. What did Brigade headquarters ask Major Sharma to do, and how did he respond? 2 Marks
How to answer: State both the instruction and his decision.
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Answer: Brigade headquarters asked him to pull back because D Company was running out of ammunition. He refused to withdraw and said he would fight to the last man and the last round.

Order tha pull back , lekin unhone withdraw karne se mana kar diya.

14. How was Major Somnath Sharma killed? 2 Marks
How to answer: State where he was and what he was doing.
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Answer: He was crouched in a trench beside a machine-gun operator and helping load the gun when a mortar shell hit his position and killed him instantly.

Woh trench mein machine-gun operator ko gun load karne mein help kar rahe the jab mortar shell hit hua.

15. For how long did D Company continue to hold its position after losing Major Sharma? 2 Marks
How to answer: Give the duration stated in the chapter.
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Answer: The soldiers held their position for over six more hours after Major Sharma was killed.

Major Sharma ke death ke baad bhi company six more hours se zyada hold karti rahi.

16. What did D Company’s long resistance make possible? 2 Marks
How to answer: Mention the arrival of additional soldiers.
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Answer: It gave enough time for reinforcements, including soldiers from the Punjab regiment, to be flown into Srinagar.

Resistance ne reinforcements aane ke liye time diya.

17. What major honours followed the Battle of Badgam? 2 Marks
How to answer: Name both the battalion honour and Major Sharma’s award.
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Answer: The 4 Kumaon battalion received the Battle Honour “Srinagar”, and Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. He became its first recipient.

4 Kumaon ko Battle Honour Srinagar aur Major Sharma ko posthumous Param Vir Chakra mila.

18. Which two early influences on Somnath Sharma are mentioned in the chapter? 2 Marks
How to answer: Name one family member connected with the military and one source of stories.
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Answer: His father, Major General Amar Nath Sharma, had a military career, and his grandfather inspired him with valorous tales from the Mahabharata.

Father ka military service aur grandfather ki Mahabharata ki brave stories dono strong influences the.

19. What earlier military experience did Major Sharma have before the Battle of Badgam? 2 Marks
How to answer: Mention his commissioning and World War II service.
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Answer: He was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment in 1942 and served in the Arakan Campaign in Burma during World War II, where he earned mentions in despatches.

Badgam se pehle 1942 commissioning aur World War II Arakan Campaign ka experience tha.

20. Which three ideals does the chapter say Major Sharma’s life embodies? 2 Marks
How to answer: Use the exact three ideas named by the chapter.
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Answer: The chapter says his life embodies duty, honour and patriotism.

Teen ideals hain: duty, honour, patriotism .

21. Where is Major Somnath Sharma’s name honoured today according to the chapter? 2 Marks
How to answer: Name the memorial feature stated in the final paragraph.
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Answer: His name is etched on the Honour Wall of the National War Memorial.

Unka naam National War Memorial ke Honour Wall par etched hai.

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