Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 19
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 181–190 of 200
Which Kargil peak recaptured by India has the highest altitude?
Correct Answer: A. Point 5140
Point 5140 at approximately 5,140 metres or 16,860 feet is the highest of the major peaks recaptured during the Kargil War. Tiger Hill at 4,660 metres and Tololing at 4,590 metres are lower. Captain Vikram Batra of 13 JAK Rifles led the capture of Point 5140 on 20 June 1999.
Operation Meghdoot 1984 involved India occupying which strategic glacier?
Correct Answer: B. Siachen Glacier
Operation Meghdoot on 13 April 1984 was the Indian Army's preemptive occupation of the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range, the world's highest battlefield above 6,000 metres. India acted hours before a planned Pakistani operation. India has maintained continuous control of Siachen since 1984.
What was the codename for Indian Air Force operations during the Kargil War?
Correct Answer: B. Operation Safed Sagar
The IAF named its Kargil War operations Operation Safed Sagar meaning White Sea referring to snow-covered peaks. IAF flew over 5,000 sorties using MiG-21, MiG-27, Mirage 2000, Mi-17, and Mi-35 aircraft. Mirage 2000 used laser-guided bombs effectively against Pakistani bunkers providing crucial close air support.
Who was India's Chief of Army Staff during the Kargil War 1999?
Correct Answer: A. General V.P. Malik
General V.P. Malik was Chief of Army Staff during the 1999 Kargil War. His famous statement 'We will fight with what we have' became legendary. He wrote the authoritative book 'Kargil: From Surprise to Victory' documenting the conflict and his professional leadership contributed to India's decisive victory.
When did Indian Army patrols first notice Pakistani intrusions in Kargil-Drass in 1999?
Correct Answer: C. May 1999
Indian Army patrols first noticed Pakistani intrusions in early May 1999 when a patrol led by Captain Saurabh Kalia was ambushed on 5 May 1999. Operation Vijay was launched on 26 July 1999 when India declared the conflict officially over after all occupied positions were recaptured. Operation Vijay in 1999 successfully recaptured strategic positions in Kargil, Drass, and surrounding areas.
The Longewala battle 1971 was fought by a company of which Indian regiment against Pakistani armour?
Correct Answer: B. 23 Punjab Regiment
The Battle of Longewala (5-6 December 1971) involved a small company of 23 Punjab Regiment (about 120 soldiers) defending against a Pakistani armoured thrust with 65 tanks. With IAF Hunter aircraft support at dawn, Indian forces destroyed 38 Pakistani tanks. The battle was immortalised in the 1997 film 'Border'.
Which Indian general accepted the Pakistani surrender in Dhaka in 1971?
Correct Answer: B. Lieutenant General J.S. Aurora
Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, GOC-in-C of India's Eastern Command, accepted the Pakistani surrender at Dhaka on 16 December 1971 at the Ramna Race Course. Aurora was flanked by Indian and Mukti Bahini officers at this historic ceremony. The 1971 war resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh and is considered one of India's greatest military victories.
Tiger Hill Point 4660 is located in which sector of the Kargil conflict area?
Correct Answer: B. Drass sector
Tiger Hill at Point 4660 is in the Drass sector, the second coldest inhabited place in the world. The Battle of Tiger Hill was one of Kargil's fiercest engagements, captured by Indian forces primarily from 8 Sikh and 18 Grenadiers on 4 July 1999, days before Pakistan's withdrawal. Operation Vijay in 1999 successfully recaptured strategic positions in Kargil, Drass, and surrounding areas.
The Kargil Review Committee formed after the 1999 war was chaired by:
Correct Answer: A. K. Subrahmanyam
The Kargil Review Committee was chaired by K. Subrahmanyam, the renowned strategic affairs expert. The committee identified critical intelligence failures and coordination gaps. The KRC report led to creation of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), NTRO, and eventually the Chief of Defence Staff post.
Operation Cactus 1988 was conducted to protect which neighbouring country's government from a mercenary coup?
Correct Answer: B. Maldives
The correct answer is 'Maldives'. Operation Cactus (November 1988) was a swift Indian military operation helping Maldivian President Gayoom repel a coup by mercenaries aided by PLOTE militants. India dispatched Para SF by air and Navy frigates by sea within hours. The operation successfully restored the elected government, showcasing India's rapid reaction capability.