Army Structure & Ranks — Set 12

Correct Answer: A. Operation Vijay

Operation Vijay was the Indian military operation in December 1961 that ended Portuguese rule in Goa, Daman, and Diu. The operation involved all three services. It lasted just about 36 hours. Portugal had refused to negotiate and India decided to use force. The operation was a complete success with minimal casualties on both sides.

Correct Answer: A. Agra

The Jat Regimental Centre is located at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The Jat Regiment is one of the oldest and most decorated regiments of the Indian Army. It was raised in 1795 and primarily recruits from the Jat community of Haryana, Rajasthan, and western UP. Its motto is 'Sangathan Va Deshbhakti' (Organisation and Patriotism).

Correct Answer: A. General J.N. Chaudhuri

General J.N. Chaudhuri commanded the Indian forces during the liberation of Goa in 1961 as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command. He later became the Chief of Army Staff from 1962 to 1966. He oversaw the Indian Army's modernisation in the aftermath of the 1962 defeat against China.

Correct Answer: B. Counter-insurgency in J&K

The Rashtriya Rifles was raised in 1990 specifically to combat insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a counter-insurgency force comprising soldiers from various infantry regiments of the Indian Army. The RR is responsible for a large number of operations against militants in J&K. It operates under the Unified Headquarters in J&K.

Correct Answer: A. Operation Meghdoot

Operation Meghdoot was the Indian Army operation launched on April 13, 1984, to occupy the Siachen Glacier before Pakistan could do so. Troops were airlifted to key passes and ridgelines on the Saltoro Range. This made India in control of the world's highest battlefield. The operation was named after the Sanskrit poem 'Meghaduta' (Cloud Messenger) by Kalidasa.

Correct Answer: A. Mechanised Infantry

The Mechanised Infantry Regiment is one of the youngest regiments of the Indian Army, formally constituted on December 15, 1979. It replaced horse cavalry units for motorised and mechanised roles. The regiment is equipped with BMP-2 (Sarath) and BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. It plays a crucial role in combined arms warfare.

Correct Answer: B. 1971 War

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal of the Poona Horse was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his gallantry during the Battle of Basantar (also known as Jarpal) in the 1971 War in the Shakargarh Bulge sector. The Poona Horse and other armoured regiments inflicted severe losses on the Pakistan Army. The battle is considered one of the finest examples of armoured warfare.

Correct Answer: B. Akash

The Corps of Army Air Defence (CAAD) of the Indian Army uses the Akash medium-range surface-to-air missile system for air defence. Akash was indigenously developed by DRDO. The Army also uses Barak-8 and S-400 Triumf systems. Air defence is critical to protecting troops and military installations from aerial threats.

Correct Answer: B. Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora

Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora commanded the Eastern Command of the Indian Army during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War and accepted Pakistan's surrender. He received the salute and the Instrument of Surrender from Pakistani Lt. General A.A.K. Niazi on December 16, 1971 in Dhaka. This was India's greatest military victory.

Correct Answer: B. Ladakh region

The Ladakh Scouts (officially the Ladakh Scouts Regiment) is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army that primarily recruits from the Ladakh region. They are specialists in high altitude and mountain warfare. During the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, Ladakh Scouts played a significant role. The regiment was formally raised in 1948 as the J&K Militia.