With reference to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon and the Param Vir Chakra, consider the following statements.<br><br>1. He was the first individual from the Indian Air Force to be awarded India's highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra.<br>2. The Param Vir Chakra is octagonal in shape, made of silver, and bears a single Vajra with the Ashoka Chakra embossed at the centre.<br><br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. Both 1 and 2
- C. 2 only
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Param Vir Chakra is circular, made of bronze, and features four replicas of Indra's Vajra.
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