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CBSE Class 8 English · Ch 4: A Tale of Valour

CBSE Class 8 English · Ch 4: A Tale of Valour is an online chapter test in the CBSE Class 8 pattern, covering A Tale of Valour. Attempt it on SeatBeat with a timer like the real exam, then see a detailed solution for every question and your score and weak-topic analysis.

30
Questions
20
Minutes
30
Marks
None
Negative marking
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Difficulty: 7 medium · 23 hard

A Tale of Valour MCQ questions with answers

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  1. Q1. Which message about human behaviour does the lesson mainly convey through Major Sharma's story?

    • A. Military training alone guarantees victory in battle
    • B. Air support is more valuable than ground soldiers in war
    • C. One person's courage and determination can inspire others to resist overwhelming odds
    • D. Large numbers of soldiers are more important than courage
    Solution

    The lesson shows how Major Sharma's fearless leadership and sacrifice inspired his men to keep fighting despite being heavily outnumbered.

  2. Q2. Why is Major Somnath Sharma's Param Vir Chakra considered especially significant in Indian military history, as suggested by the lesson?

    • A. It was awarded for his training at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst
    • B. It was the only Param Vir Chakra ever given to an Indian Army officer
    • C. It was the first Param Vir Chakra ever awarded, given posthumously for his courage at Badgam
    • D. It was awarded to him while he was still alive for winning the battle
    Solution

    Major Sharma was the first person to receive the Param Vir Chakra, and it was given to him posthumously for his gallantry at Badgam.

  3. Q3. Which of the following words from the lesson does NOT mean 'courage' or 'bravery'?

    • A. Dauntless
    • B. Contingent
    • C. Gallantry
    • D. Valour
    Solution

    Contingent means a group of troops, while valour, gallantry and dauntless all describe bravery.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the CBSE Class 8 English · Ch 4: A Tale of Valour?

30 questions for 30 marks, to be answered in 20 minutes.

Is there negative marking in the CBSE Class 8 English · Ch 4: A Tale of Valour?

No — wrong answers are not penalised in this test.

Which topics does the CBSE Class 8 English · Ch 4: A Tale of Valour cover?

A Tale of Valour (30 questions).

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It is part of the CBSE Class 8 Test Series 2027 — Chapter-wise + Full Tests (42 tests, ₹99). You can first try English · Ch 1: The Wit that Won Hearts for free.

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