Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 2
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 11–20 of 200
On which date is 'Vijay Diwas' celebrated in India to commemorate the victory in the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: C. December 16
Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) is celebrated on December 16 every year to commemorate India's victory in the 1971 war. On this day in 1971, Pakistani forces surrendered in Dhaka. The day is marked by ceremonies at India Gate and National War Memorial in New Delhi.
What was Pakistan's codename for the intrusion operation in the Kargil sector in early 1999 that triggered the Kargil War?
Correct Answer: B. Operation Badr
Pakistan's Kargil intrusion was code-named Operation Badr, named after the Battle of Badr in Islamic history. Pakistani soldiers and militants occupied strategic heights in the Kargil sector between February and March 1999 while Indian forces were on their winter rotation. The intrusions were discovered by local shepherds and reported to the Indian Army in early May 1999.
What was the Indian Army's operational codename for the campaign to evict Pakistani intruders from Kargil heights in 1999?
Correct Answer: B. Operation Vijay
Operation Vijay was the Indian Army's codename for the campaign to recapture heights occupied by Pakistani intruders in Kargil. The operation began in May 1999 and concluded on July 26, 1999. The Indian Army fought at extreme altitudes (14,000-18,000 feet) under severe weather conditions to evict the intruders.
What was the Indian Air Force's codename for its operations during the Kargil War of 1999?
Correct Answer: C. Operation Safed Sagar
Operation Safed Sagar was the IAF's codename during the Kargil War. The IAF flew MiG-21, MiG-27, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar aircraft in support of ground operations. The IAF lost two aircraft and one helicopter in the initial phase before adapting its tactics.
Which strategic peak was recaptured by Indian forces on July 4, 1999, during the Kargil War, becoming a symbol of Indian victory?
Correct Answer: C. Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill (Point 5140 is often confused — Tiger Hill is actually at a different grid) was recaptured by Indian Army's 8 Sikh Regiment on July 4, 1999. The recapture of Tiger Hill was a major turning point in the Kargil War. It was heavily publicised and boosted Indian morale significantly.
Which artillery gun played a crucial role in the Kargil War, providing fire support to Indian troops at high altitudes?
Correct Answer: B. Bofors FH77B
The Bofors FH77B 155mm howitzer played a decisive role in the Kargil War, providing accurate long-range fire support against Pakistani positions at high altitudes. Sweden had supplied these guns to India in the late 1980s despite a procurement scandal. The guns' accuracy and range were critical in dislodging Pakistani troops from mountain peaks.
Captain Vikram Batra, who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery at Kargil, became famous for which battle cry?
Correct Answer: B. Yeh Dil Maange More
Captain Vikram Batra of 13 JAK Rifles became famous for saying 'Yeh Dil Maange More' after capturing Point 5140. He was killed on July 7, 1999, while attempting to rescue a fellow officer on Point 4875. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour.
Which officer of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kargil War?
Correct Answer: C. Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey
Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his actions at Khalubar during the Kargil War. He cleared enemy bunkers single-handedly on the night of July 3, 1999. His last words were reportedly 'Na Chhodnu' (Do not leave), reflecting his fighting spirit.
Captain Saurabh Kalia, captured by Pakistan in May 1999 at the start of the Kargil War, belonged to which regiment?
Correct Answer: A. 4 JAT Regiment
Captain Saurabh Kalia of 4 JAT Regiment was captured along with five soldiers by Pakistani forces in the Kaksar sector in May 1999. Their bodies showed evidence of torture before their return to India. The case became a major human rights issue and continues to be raised by his family and the Indian government.
The Lahore Declaration signed in February 1999 between India and Pakistan was violated just weeks later by which Pakistani action?
Correct Answer: B. Kargil intrusion (Operation Badr)
The Lahore Declaration was signed on February 21, 1999, during PM Vajpayee's bus diplomacy visit to Lahore. Pakistan's Kargil intrusion (Operation Badr), which had actually begun earlier, was discovered in May 1999, just months after the Declaration. The intrusion was seen as a massive betrayal of the peace process.