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Question
Read the story of Neerja Bhanot. Make notes based on the table and complete it.
| Name | |
| Father’s Name & Occupation | |
| Mother’s Name & Occupation | |
| Born on | |
| Nationality | |
| State | |
| City | |
| Education |
School : |
| College: | |
| Personal Life | |
| Siblings | |
| Achievements | |
| Awards | |
| Legacy | |
| Died on | |
| Place of Death |
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Solution
| Name | Neerja Bhanot |
| Father’s Name & Occupation | Harish Bhanot – Mumbai-based Journalist |
| Mother’s Name & Occupation | Rama Bhanot |
| Born on | 7th September 1963 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| State | Punjab |
| City | Chandigarh |
| Education |
School :
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| College: St, Xavier’s College, Mumbai. | |
| Career | Modeling, Flight Attendant’s job |
| Personal Life | Marriage, Flight attendant’s job |
| Siblings | Two brothers Akhil and Aneesh |
| Achievements |
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| Awards | Ashok Chakra (1987), Justice for Crimes Award (2005) and TamghaeInsaniyat Award (1987). |
| Legacy | Insurance Money and Funds from ‘Pan Am’ |
| Died on | September 5, 1986 |
| Place of Death | Karachi Airport |
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