On 2nd October 1957 India's Prime Minister was watching a performance at the Ramleela Ground, Delhi. During the performance, a fire broke out due to a short circuit in Shamiana. Harishchandra, a 14-year old scout promptly took out his knife and opened the burnt tent, saving many lives. The incident inspired Nehru to do what?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Think about the type of award that would recognize a child's heroic actions.

Correct Answer: D) National Bravery Awards for children.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The National Bravery Awards are a set of awards given annually in India to children who have shown exceptional courage and bravery in the face of danger. These awards were instituted by the Indian government to recognize and honor the bravery of children. The incident described in the question took place on 2nd October 1957, when a fire broke out during a performance at the Ramleela Ground in Delhi. The fire was caused by a short circuit in the Shamiana (a large tent used for performances). A 14-year-old scout named Harishchandra promptly took out his knife and opened the burnt tent, thereby saving many lives. This act of bravery inspired India's Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to institute the National Bravery Awards for children.

The National Bravery Awards are a significant recognition of the courage and selflessness of young individuals. They are awarded to children who have shown extraordinary courage in the face of danger, such as saving lives in emergencies, displaying exceptional bravery in the face of natural disasters, or demonstrating remarkable courage in other challenging situations. The awards are a testament to the bravery and resilience of children and serve as an inspiration to others.

It is important to understand the context of the incident and the specific award instituted by Nehru. The Bharat Scouts and Guides (Option A) is an organization for youth development and not an award. The Rashtrapati Award (Option B) is not a recognized award in the context of bravery for children. The Param Vir Chakra (Option C) is India's highest military award for gallantry and is not related to the bravery of children. Therefore, the correct answer is the National Bravery Awards for children (Option D).

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option refers to the Bharat Scouts and Guides, which is an organization for youth development and not an award. The incident described does not relate to the formation or recognition of this organization.
Option B: The Rashtrapati Award is not a recognized award in the context of bravery for children. It is a misconception to associate this with the incident described.
Option C: The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military award for gallantry, not an award for children's bravery. This option is incorrect as it does not align with the context of the incident.
Option D: This is the correct answer. The incident inspired Jawaharlal Nehru to institute the National Bravery Awards for children, recognizing the bravery of young individuals like Harishchandra who saved lives during the fire.

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