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Class 8 English Chapter 4: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam — practice questions with answers

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Q1. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, why is Major Somnath Sharma especially remembered?
  1. He was the first recipient of India’s Param Vir Chakra
  2. He was India’s first Prime Minister
  3. He wrote the national song
  4. He founded the Kumaon Regiment
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Answer: A. He was the first recipient of India’s Param Vir Chakra
Why: The opening tribute. [p.50]
Q2. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, what was D Company’s mission at Badgam?
  1. To protect the Srinagar airport and valley from infiltrators
  2. To capture Lahore
  3. To build a road
  4. To rescue tourists
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Answer: A. To protect the Srinagar airport and valley from infiltrators
Why: The infiltrators were trained and backed by Pakistan. [p.51]
Q3. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, what did Major Somnath reply when asked to pull back?
  1. He would not withdraw an inch but fight to the last man and last round
  2. He agreed to retreat
  3. He asked for a holiday
  4. He surrendered
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Answer: A. He would not withdraw an inch but fight to the last man and last round
Why: Despite being outnumbered and under fire. [p.54]
Q4. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, Somnath Sharma was born in 1923 and died in battle in 1947. How old was he?
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Answer: 24 (± 0)
Why: 1947 − 1923 = 24. [p.50, p.56]
Q5. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, the text is fiction with imaginary characters.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: It is a true account of a real soldier. [p.50–58]
Q6. In the account ‘A Tale of Valour’, which values does Major Somnath’s life embody, according to the text? (Tick all that apply)
  1. Duty
  2. Honour
  3. Patriotism
  4. Greed
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Answer: A. Duty; B. Honour; C. Patriotism
Why: ‘The highest ideals of duty, honour, and patriotism.’ [p.65]

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