Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 17
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 161–170 of 200
Which regiment was among the first to recapture Tololing peak during the Kargil War?
Correct Answer: B. 2 Rajputana Rifles
2 Rajputana Rifles led the assault and captured Tololing peak in June 1999. Tololing's capture was a major turning point as it dominated the Srinagar-Leh highway. The operation involved fierce close-quarter fighting at over 15,000 feet altitude.
The 1971 war western front saw India advance into which Pakistani province?
Correct Answer: C. Punjab West Pakistan
India launched offensive operations into Pakistani Punjab and Sindh on the western front in 1971, capturing 5,000-15,000 sq km of territory. This territory was returned under the Simla Agreement signed on 2 July 1972.
Captain Vikram Batra's radio call sign during the Kargil War was:
Correct Answer: A. Sher Shah
Captain Vikram Batra's radio call sign was Sher Shah meaning Lion King, inspiring the 2021 Bollywood film Shershaah. His declaration Yeh Dil Maange More after capturing Point 5140 became iconic. Vikram Batra of 13 JAK Rifles was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
Operation Trident 1971 resulted in the sinking of which Pakistani destroyer?
Correct Answer: B. PNS Khyber
Operation Trident on 4-5 December 1971 sank PNS Khyber and destroyed fuel storage at Karachi harbour. India used Vidyut-class missile boats with Styx anti-ship missiles. It was India's first combat use of anti-ship missiles.
PNS Ghazi Pakistan's only submarine in 1971 was destroyed near which Indian city?
Correct Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
PNS Ghazi was destroyed near Visakhapatnam on 4 December 1971, attributed to INS Rajput or PNS Ghazi's own mines. The sinking removed Pakistan's only undersea threat on the eastern coast, securing the Bay of Bengal for Indian Navy operations.
The town of Drass in Kargil district sits at approximately what altitude?
Correct Answer: B. 3400 metres
Drass sits at approximately 3,400 metres (11,200 feet) with temperatures dropping to -45 degrees Celsius, making it one of the world's coldest inhabited places. The Drass sub-sector was a main battleground during the Kargil War with Pakistani-occupied peaks directly threatening the town.
What was the ceasefire line between India and Pakistan called before 1972 Simla Agreement renamed it Line of Control?
Correct Answer: C. Cease-fire Line CFL
The Cease-fire Line (CFL) was the military boundary in Jammu and Kashmir established after the 1949 ceasefire following the 1947-48 war. The Simla Agreement 1972 converted the CFL into the Line of Control (LoC) giving it greater permanence as a de facto international boundary.
How many Indian soldiers were killed during the Kargil War 1999?
Correct Answer: A. 527
Approximately 527 Indian soldiers were killed during the Kargil War (Operation Vijay). Pakistan's casualties are estimated at around 357-400 soldiers. The Indian Army received 4 Param Vir Chakras, 11 Maha Vir Chakras, and hundreds of other gallantry awards.
The 1965 Indo-Pakistan war's largest tank battle in Asia since WWII was fought at:
Correct Answer: D. Asal Uttar Khem Karan
The Battle of Asal Uttar at Khem Karan in 1965 was the largest tank battle in Asia since WWII. Pakistan's 1 Armoured Division with Patton tanks launched Operation Grand Slam but was decisively defeated. Over 100 Pakistani Patton tanks were destroyed, the area earning the nickname Patton Nagar.
India formally recognized Bangladesh on which date during the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: B. 6 December 1971
India formally recognized Bangladesh on 6 December 1971 while the war was still ongoing, making India among the first nations to do so. The formal surrender of Pakistani forces occurred on 16 December 1971, celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Victory Day in Bangladesh.