The Param Vir Chakra was instituted on _____, the date India became a republic.
- August 15, 1947
- January 26, 1950
- October 2, 1952
- March 23, 1955
Answer: January 26, 1950
The Param Vir Chakra was instituted on January 26, 1950, the day India became a republic, with effect from August 15, 1947, to recognize acts of supreme gallantry during wartime.