Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 11
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 101–110 of 200
Vikram Batra's famous phrase 'Yeh Dil Maange More' was actually originally a slogan for which brand?
Correct Answer: B. Pepsi
'Yeh Dil Maange More' was originally a famous advertising slogan for Pepsi. Captain Vikram Batra famously used it after capturing Point 5140, turning it into a patriotic battle cry. The phrase became permanently associated with his heroism in the Kargil War.
Which country did not support India's position in the UN Security Council during the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: C. USA
The USA and China opposed India in the UN Security Council during the 1971 war. The USA and China pushed for ceasefire resolutions that would have halted India's military operations. The USSR used its veto power twice to block these resolutions, allowing India to complete its military objectives.
Operation Vijay (Kargil 1999) was declared successful on July 26, 1999. How many days did it last?
Correct Answer: C. 74 days
Operation Vijay officially lasted from May 3, 1999 (when intrusions were first confirmed) to July 26, 1999 — approximately 74 days. Indian forces recaptured over 130 positions occupied by Pakistani intruders. The operation involved fighting at some of the world's highest altitudes.
Which battle in the 1971 war saw Lt Arun Khetarpal's supreme sacrifice in a tank battle?
Correct Answer: B. Battle of Basantar
2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal of 17 Poona Horse was killed in action during the Battle of Basantar on December 16, 1971 — the same day Pakistan surrendered in the east. He destroyed multiple Pakistani Patton tanks before his own Centurion was hit. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
The 1971 Indian Air Force operations over Bangladesh involved strikes on which major Pakistani airbase?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
The IAF struck multiple Pakistani airbases in East Pakistan including Tejgaon (Dhaka), Chittagong, Comilla, Jessore, and Kurmitola. These strikes were designed to destroy Pakistan's air power in the east. By the 4th day, the IAF had established near-complete air superiority over East Pakistan.
The Kargil War saw the first combat use of which precision weapon by the IAF?
Correct Answer: B. Laser Guided Bombs
The Kargil War saw the first combat use of laser-guided bombs (LGBs) by the Indian Air Force, dropped from Mirage 2000 aircraft. These were used to destroy Pakistani ammunition dumps and bunkers on high peaks. This was a landmark in IAF's transition to precision strike capabilities.
Which Indian admiral was the Naval Chief during the 1971 war and planned Operation Trident?
Correct Answer: A. Admiral S M Nanda
Admiral S M Nanda was the Chief of Naval Staff during the 1971 war who authorised and planned Operations Trident and Python. His bold decision to use missile boats against Karachi demonstrated innovative naval thinking. India's naval superiority on both coasts was critical to the overall war victory.
The IAF's Operation Safed Sagar in Kargil saw the first combat loss. Which aircraft was shot down on May 27, 1999?
Correct Answer: B. MiG-27
A MiG-27 (serial K2591) flown by Flight Lieutenant K K Nachiketa was the first IAF aircraft to be lost in the Kargil War on May 27, 1999, due to engine failure while on a mission. Nachiketa ejected and was captured by Pakistan, becoming a prisoner of war. He was returned on June 3, 1999.
Which former Pakistani PM later confirmed that Nawaz Sharif was not fully informed about the Kargil operation?
Correct Answer: C. Musharraf admitted it
General Pervez Musharraf later partly acknowledged that the political leadership was not fully briefed on the extent of the Kargil operation. Nawaz Sharif himself has claimed he was not fully informed. This civil-military divide contributed to Pakistan's poor political management of the Kargil crisis.
Which Kargil War hero's death prompted the renaming of a peak to 'Batra Top'?
Correct Answer: B. Capt Vikram Batra
Point 4875 near Mushkoh Valley in Kargil was renamed 'Batra Top' in honour of Captain Vikram Batra who was killed there on July 7, 1999. He had already distinguished himself by capturing Point 5140 with his famous battle cry. His posthumous Param Vir Chakra made him an enduring symbol of Indian military heroism.