Military History Quiz-1 NCC Military History Quiz: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers for NCC ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificate Exams. 1234567891011121314151617181920 Military History Quiz 1 / 20 Which was a military operation by the Pakistan Army in May 1965 that consisted of an attack on the vital Akhnoor Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, India? Operation Gibraltar Operation Meghdoot None of these Operation Grand Slam 2 / 20 India and Pakistan have fought how many wars since their independence from the British Empire in 1947? Four Two Three One 3 / 20 Who participated in the Indo-Pak War of 1947-48? Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat Major Shaitan Singh Captain Vikram Batra 4 / 20 When was the Param Vir Chakra established? 26 Jan 1950 15 August 1950 15 August 1952 26 January 1947 5 / 20 Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on ________ every year to honour the Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War in 1999. 15 January 26 Jan 26 July 15 August 6 / 20 Who of the following was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra award? Naik Jadunath Singh Major Somnath Sharma Major Rama Raghoba Rane Company Haviladar Major Piru Singh 7 / 20 How many times the Param Veer Chakra has been awarded till date? 14 10 31 21 8 / 20 Who designed the Param Veer Chakra medal? Captain Vikram Batra Maj Somnath Sharma Vikram Khanolkar Savitri Khanolkar 9 / 20 Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the ParamVir Chakra for his actions during which war? Kargil War 1971 Indo Pak War 1947-1948 Indo Pak War Sino-Indian War 10 / 20 Who was the first Indian Army Officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of Field Marshal? KM Cariappa Piru Singh Shekhawat Arjan Singh Sam Manekshaw 11 / 20 In which year was Field Marshal KM Cariappa appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Military? 1947 1948 1953 1949 12 / 20 Which of the following countries was formed in 1971? Bhutan Nepal Bangladesh Sri Lanka 13 / 20 India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy is Param Veer Chakra (PVC) Kriti Chakra Ashok Chakra Padam Shri 14 / 20 Who was the only person who got promoted to the rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force? Sam Manekshaw Arjan Singh Piru Singh Shekhawat KM Cariappa 15 / 20 Which was a military operation by the Pakistan Army to support the insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir, India, in August 1965? Operation Meghdoot Operation Grand Slam Operation Gibraltar None of these 16 / 20 Maj Shaitan Singh was awarded ParamVir Chakra posthumously, for his outstanding leadership in _____________. Battle at Tithwal during 1947-1948 Indo Pak War Operation Meghdoot 1999 Kargil Conflict Battle of Rejang La during the Sino-Indian War 17 / 20 Who among the following was the first Indian Commander-In-Chief of the Indian Army of independent India? Piru Singh Shekhawat KM Cariappa Vikram Batra Shaitan Singh 18 / 20 The ______________ is awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield and is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra. Param Veer Chakra Kirti Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Ashok Chakra 19 / 20 Who was the first Indian Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army? Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal KM Cariappa 20 / 20 Which was the largest tank battle in history after World War II? Battle of Dograi Battle of Asal-Uttar Battle of Chawinda Battle of Rejang La Your score isThe average score is 43%