Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 3
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 21–30 of 200
Operation Pawan was an Indian military operation conducted in which country?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Operation Pawan was conducted in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990 by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF). India deployed its forces under the India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987 to disarm the LTTE. The operation was militarily challenging; over 1,200 Indian soldiers were killed before India withdrew in 1990.
Operation Cactus in 1988 was India's military intervention to restore democracy in which neighbouring country?
Correct Answer: D. Maldives
Operation Cactus was launched on November 3, 1988, when India's 6 Para commandos were airlifted to the Maldives to thwart a coup attempt against President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The operation was completed within 24 hours. It demonstrated India's capability for rapid intervention in the Indian Ocean region.
Operation Meghdoot in April 1984 secured India's strategic position in which glacial region?
Correct Answer: C. Siachen Glacier
Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984 (Baisakhi), when Indian Army troops airlifted to and secured the Siachen Glacier before Pakistan could do so. India thus occupied the strategically vital Saltoro Ridge. This made Siachen the world's highest battlefield, with India controlling all major passes.
The 2016 Surgical Strikes by India targeted how many terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir?
Correct Answer: C. 7
The September 29, 2016 Surgical Strikes targeted 7 terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The operation was conducted by Para SF units in response to the Uri attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers. The government officially acknowledged the operation, marking a change in India's counter-terrorism posture.
The Balakot Airstrikes on February 26, 2019 targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp. Which aircraft type dropped the bombs?
Correct Answer: C. Mirage 2000
The IAF used Mirage 2000 jets armed with SPICE 2000 precision-guided bombs to strike the Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp at Balakot in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It was the first Indian air strike inside Pakistan since the 1971 war. The strike was in response to the Pulwama terror attack of February 14, 2019.
Who was the Pakistani commander that signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka on December 16, 1971?
Correct Answer: C. Lt Gen A A K Niazi
Lt Gen A A K Niazi, Commander of Pakistani Eastern Command, signed the Instrument of Surrender on December 16, 1971, in Dhaka. He surrendered approximately 93,000 Pakistani troops to the joint command of India and Mukti Bahini under Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora. The surrender marked the birth of Bangladesh.
INS Vinash was the missile boat that participated in which naval operation during the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: B. Operation Trident
INS Vinash was one of the Vidyut-class missile boats that participated in Operation Trident on the night of December 4-5, 1971. Armed with Soviet Styx anti-ship missiles, these boats attacked Karachi harbour. The operation marked the first successful use of anti-ship missiles in combat in the Indian Ocean region.
The Kargil War officially ended on July 26, 1999, which is now celebrated as which day?
Correct Answer: B. Kargil Vijay Diwas
July 26, 1999 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas (Kargil Victory Day) to mark the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay. On this day, India declared the recapture of all Indian positions in the Kargil sector. The day honours the soldiers who fought and died during the Kargil conflict.
Which famous Indian military review was conducted by Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw before agreeing to launch the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: A. He demanded 6 more months of preparation
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw famously told PM Indira Gandhi in April 1971 that he was not ready for war and needed more time for preparation. He pushed back on political pressure to immediately intervene and secured approximately 6-8 months to prepare. This delay proved crucial in ensuring India's decisive December 1971 victory.
The Mukti Bahini was the guerrilla resistance force fighting for Bangladesh's independence. Who provided them training and support?
Correct Answer: B. RAW of India
India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) provided training, arms, and support to the Mukti Bahini freedom fighters of Bangladesh. RAW coordinated closely with the Indian Army to build Mukti Bahini into an effective fighting force. This covert support before direct military intervention was crucial to the 1971 victory.