Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Captain Smit Machchhar in a post on X and in remarks at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) centenary celebrations. He called the Captain a hero who showed the highest form of courage, and credited him with helping save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
The statements give no date or place for the incident and do not say what the threat was. Everything below is the Prime Minister's own description.
In his post on X, Modi called Captain Machchhar a "HERO". He said that, in the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, the Captain showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour, Modi said, helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
Modi repeated the point while addressing the UPSC centenary celebrations. Without fearing for his own life, he said, the Captain fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11-like attack from happening.
The post on X read: "Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage. Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening. 140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being."
Modi said India is proud of Captain Machchhar and that 140 crore Indians salute him and are praying for his well-being. He also prayed for the Captain's speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.
The Prime Minister's remarks are the only account of the Captain's actions available so far. The comparison to 9/11 and the claim about the number of lives saved are both his own.
With reference to the Prime Minister's tribute to Captain Smit Machchhar, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
Item : Description in the Prime Minister's remarks
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The comparison of the averted attack to 9/11 and the claim about the number of lives saved cannot be treated as independently established facts.
Statement-II: The Prime Minister's remarks are the only account of the Captain's actions available so far, and the comparison and the claim are both his own.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
