General Knowledge

Explanation: The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States.

Explanation: The Victoria Cross is the UK's highest military award.

Explanation: Param Vir Chakra' is India's highest military award.

Explanation: Bharat Ratna' is India's highest civilian award.

Explanation: The Roman numeral for 50 is 'L.'

Explanation: The Roman numeral for 100 is 'C.'

Explanation: The Roman numeral for 500 is 'D.'

Explanation: The Roman numeral for 1000 is 'M.'

Explanation: Charles Dickens authored all the listed novels.

Explanation: Alexandre Dumas wrote both listed works ('The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo').