VALUES AND DISPOSITIONS CLASS 8 ENGLISH

 

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1. What made Badgam strategically important to the Indian forces?

• It was near the main army camp.
• It was less than five kilometres from Srinagar airport.
• It was beside the enemy headquarters.
• It was near the main supply centre.

Correct Answer: It was less than five kilometres from Srinagar airport.

2. Why did Pakistan launch Operation Gulmarg?

• It planned to defend Srinagar and Kashmir.
• It planned to strengthen India’s border posts.
• It planned to capture Srinagar and Kashmir.
• It planned to protect Kashmir’s airport.

Correct Answer: It planned to capture Srinagar and Kashmir.

3. Why was protecting Srinagar airport important?

• It protected the enemy’s main supply route.
• It stopped all military communication.
• It enabled supplies and reinforcements to arrive.
• It provided shelter for invading forces.

Correct Answer: It enabled supplies and reinforcements to arrive.

4. What did Sharma’s request for air strikes show?

• He wanted to leave the battlefield.
• He expected the enemy to surrender.
• He understood the enemy’s numerical advantage.
• He planned to abandon Srinagar airport.

Correct Answer: He understood the enemy’s numerical advantage.

5. What does Sharma’s battlefield conduct reveal?

• He depended entirely on other officers.
• He led his soldiers through personal example.
• He avoided direct involvement in fighting.
• He remained away from enemy fire.

Correct Answer: He led his soldiers through personal example.

6. Why did Sharma refuse to withdraw?

• He wanted to capture enemy territory.
• He wanted to await further instructions.
• He wanted to protect the airfield.
• He wanted to save his ammunition.

Correct Answer: He wanted to protect the airfield.

7. What does “vastly outnumbered” emphasise?

• The soldiers had superior military strength.
• The soldiers greatly exceeded enemy numbers.
• The soldiers faced overwhelming numerical opposition.
• The soldiers received immediate reinforcements.

Correct Answer: The soldiers faced overwhelming numerical opposition.

8. Why was Sharma’s leadership important during the battle?

• It kept soldiers courageous under pressure.
• It helped soldiers avoid the battle.
• It encouraged soldiers to surrender quickly.
• It allowed soldiers to leave Badgam.

Correct Answer: It kept soldiers courageous under pressure.

9. What does Sharma’s movement through the battlefield suggest?

• He avoided the dangerous battlefield areas.
• He waited safely for enemy withdrawal.
• He personally guided his men during danger.
• He depended completely on written orders.

Correct Answer: He personally guided his men during danger.

10. Why did Sharma continue leading after injury?

• He considered his injuries completely harmless.
• He wanted to escape from danger.
• He placed duty above personal safety.
• He expected the enemy to retreat.

Correct Answer: He placed duty above personal safety.

11. What happened when the mortar shell struck Sharma?

• He escaped safely from the trench.
• He ordered his soldiers to withdraw.
• He captured the attacking enemy soldiers.
• He was killed while crouched in a trench.

Correct Answer: He was killed while crouched in a trench.

12. What did Sharma’s resistance provide for India?

• It gave the enemy time to advance.
• It allowed soldiers to abandon Badgam.
• It gave reinforcements valuable time to arrive.
• It stopped all fighting in Kashmir.

Correct Answer: It gave reinforcements valuable time to arrive.

13. What does Sharma’s final stand demonstrate?

• It demonstrates careful avoidance of danger.
• It demonstrates exceptional courage and sacrifice.
• It demonstrates dependence on superior numbers.
• It demonstrates unwillingness to accept responsibility.

Correct Answer: It demonstrates exceptional courage and sacrifice.

14. Why does the text mention Sharma’s childhood?

• It explains his dislike of military life.
• It shows his family opposed his career.
• It shows the influence of early values.
• It explains why he avoided responsibility.

Correct Answer: It shows the influence of early values.

15. What influenced Sharma’s sense of duty?

• His wealth and privileged childhood.
• His desire for personal recognition.
• His fear of military responsibility.
• His family legacy and inspiring stories.

Correct Answer: His family legacy and inspiring stories.

16. Why was Sharma awarded the Param Vir Chakra?

• He successfully avoided the enemy attack.
• He commanded the entire Indian Army.
• He showed exceptional courage and sacrifice.
• He completed an important military course.

Correct Answer: He showed exceptional courage and sacrifice.

17. What can be inferred from Sharma’s words?

• He was preparing to surrender his position.
• He was waiting to escape the battle.
• He was uncertain about his responsibilities.
• He was determined to defend his position.

Correct Answer: He was determined to defend his position.

18. How did Sharma motivate his soldiers?

• He ordered them to leave their positions.
• He encouraged them through courage and leadership.
• He promised them an immediate victory.
• He asked them to avoid enemy fire.

Correct Answer: He encouraged them through courage and leadership.

19. What central value does the reading emphasise?

• Victory always depends on greater numbers.
• Personal safety should always come first.
• Duty can demand courage and sacrifice.
• Leadership requires avoiding dangerous situations.

Correct Answer: Duty can demand courage and sacrifice.

20. Why does Sharma’s story remain inspirational?

• His military career was quickly forgotten.
• His success depended only on weapons.
• His sacrifice continues to inspire later generations.
• His achievements had little lasting influence.

Correct Answer: His sacrifice continues to inspire later generations.