Unit 1 - 1.7 Param Vir Chakra: Our Heroes English - Unit 1 - 1.7 Param Vir Chakra: Our Heroes

What makes Indra’s Vajra or thunderbolt invincible?

Who designed the PVC medal?

Where does the Indian Military derive its inspiration from?

Why is the Param Vir Chakra awarded?

Which is India’s highest military decorations?

Find more information about other Param Vir Chakra awardees. Prepare a collage using photographs, pictures and text matter written In beautiful handwriting.

Make sentences using the following phrases.
to show unmatched heroism

Make sentences using the following phrases.
to attack

Make sentences using the following phrases.
to take off

Give the antonyms of :
certain x _________

What is seen on the obverse and reverse of the PVC medal?

What is ‘Param Vir Chakra’?

Read aloud the account of how Flying Officer Nirmal iii Singh Sekhon sacrificed his life lo defend our country.

Find more information about the Indian Armed Forces: The Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

How has the account of bravery displayed by Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon inspired you? Write in detail.

What can you do to show your love, respect and support to the soldiers who fight for the country? Discuss this in the classroom. For example, you can send greeting cards to them on various occasions, with the help of your teacher.

Complete the fact file on: The Param Vir Chakra

Write the story of Sage Dadhichi’s sacrifice in your own words.