Concept:This question is based on the total number of gallantry awards approved by the President on Independence Day 2021.Explanation:President Ramnath Kovind approved a total of 144 gallantry awards on 15th August 2021.These awards include:1 Ashoka Chakra1 Kirti Chakra15 Shaurya Chakras4 Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry)116 Sena Medal (Gallantry)5 Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry)2 Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)Summing these gives 1+1+15+4+116+5+2=144.Hence, the correct option is C.Answer:C. 144