Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 15
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 141–150 of 200
The famous film 'LOC: Kargil' (2003) directed by J P Dutta was based on which book?
Correct Answer: A. Kargil: From Surprise to Victory by V P Malik
'LOC: Kargil' (2003), directed by J P Dutta, was based on accounts from the Kargil War, including from Gen V P Malik's writings and other official accounts. The film depicted the stories of multiple heroes including Vikram Batra, Anuj Nayyar, and others. It remains one of the most comprehensive Indian war films.
Which Indian Prime Minister first visited the Kargil War zone to boost troop morale during the 1999 conflict?
Correct Answer: B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited the Kargil battle zone to boost the morale of Indian soldiers. Defence Minister George Fernandes also made multiple visits to the front. Vajpayee's visit demonstrated political will and support for the military campaign.
The Battle of Longewala in 1971 was fought in which Indian desert?
Correct Answer: B. Thar desert
The Battle of Longewala was fought at a desert post in the Thar desert in Rajasthan. Pakistani tanks and infantry tried to advance through the desert to capture Ramgarh. IAF Hawker Hunter jets from Jaisalmer destroyed the Pakistani column at dawn on December 5, 1971.
How many Indian soldiers were posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for the 1999 Kargil War?
Correct Answer: B. 3
Three Param Vir Chakras were awarded posthumously for the Kargil War: Captain Vikram Batra, Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, and (in the same conflict era) others. The Kargil War PVC recipients include Vikram Batra (posthumous), Manoj Kumar Pandey (posthumous), Yogendra Singh Yadav (alive), and Sanjay Kumar (alive) — four total.
The Indo-Pakistan war of 1965 saw the signing of which agreement that restored pre-war positions?
Correct Answer: B. Tashkent Declaration
The Tashkent Declaration (January 10, 1966) ended the 1965 India-Pakistan War and restored pre-war positions. It was signed by PM Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistani President Ayub Khan. Shastri died the following day, and the declaration was criticised in India for not extracting better terms.
In the context of Kargil, 'Bofors' howitzers fired at which rate of fire (rounds per minute) that made them effective?
Correct Answer: C. 5-6 rpm
The Bofors FH77B 155mm howitzer has a burst rate of fire of 3-6 rounds per minute and a sustained rate of about 1-2 rpm. Its range of 30-40 km (with base bleed ammunition) allowed it to reach Pakistani positions on mountain peaks. The gun's accuracy and power proved decisive in the Kargil War.
Which Indian naval chief made the decision to deploy missile boats in Operation Trident — the daring 1971 attack on Karachi?
Correct Answer: B. Admiral S M Nanda
Admiral S M Nanda, the Chief of Naval Staff, made the bold decision to use Vidyut-class missile boats to attack Karachi harbour in Operation Trident. The innovative use of missile boats against a defended port was unprecedented in the Indian Ocean. The operation's success established Indian naval dominance.
Subedar Sanjay Kumar received the Param Vir Chakra for his actions in the Kargil War. He served in which regiment?
Correct Answer: A. 13 JAK Rifles
Subedar (then Rifleman) Sanjay Kumar of 13 JAK Rifles received the Param Vir Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during the assault on Area Flat Top (Point 4875 area) in the Mushkoh Valley on July 4-5, 1999. Despite being wounded, he continued to fight and cleared enemy positions. He is one of the living PVC recipients.
The Bangladesh Genocide of 1971 is recognised by Bangladesh officially on which date?
Correct Answer: A. March 25
Bangladesh officially recognises March 25 as 'Genocide Day' (Genocide Smarani Dibas) to commemorate the Pakistani military crackdown that began on the night of March 25-26, 1971. The Bangladesh government officially declared this date in 2017. Estimates of civilians killed in the 1971 genocide range from 300,000 to 3,000,000.
What was the date of Pakistan's unconditional surrender in Dhaka during the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: C. December 16, 1971
Pakistan's Lt Gen A A K Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka on December 16, 1971, at 4:31 PM IST. The surrender was accepted by Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora on behalf of the Indian Armed Forces and Bangladesh Forces. December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) in India and as Victory Day in Bangladesh.