B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2022
Which soldier from Bihar was awarded the highest honour 'Param Vir Chakra' for exemplary courage in the 1971 Indo-Pak war zone?
aAlbert Ekka✓ Correct
bSanjay Kumar
cKaram Singh
dPiru Singh
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
For exemplary courage in the India–Pakistan war theatre of 1971, Lance Naik Albert Ekka from Bihar (presently in Gumla district of Jharkhand state) was honoured with the highest award, the Param Vir Chakra. This award was conferred on him posthumously.
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