Wars: 1971 & Kargil — Set 9
Defence GK · युद्ध: 1971 और कारगिल · Questions 81–90 of 200
The Indian Navy operates under which Ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Defence
The Indian Navy operates under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), along with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The Minister of Defence is the political head, while the Chief of Naval Staff is the professional head. The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) coordinates between the three services.
The Lahore Peace Bus started its journey from which Indian city in February 1999?
Correct Answer: A. Amritsar
PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee started his historic bus journey to Lahore from Amritsar on February 20, 1999. The bus crossed the Wagah border checkpoint. The visit led to the Lahore Declaration but was later overshadowed by the Kargil intrusion.
In Operation Pawan (Sri Lanka), the IPKF fought primarily against which militant organisation?
Correct Answer: C. LTTE
The IPKF (Indian Peace Keeping Force) primarily fought against the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) led by V Prabhakaran during Operation Pawan (1987-1990). The LTTE refused to surrender weapons and turned against the IPKF. Over 1,200 Indian soldiers were killed during this period.
The Siachen Glacier dispute between India and Pakistan stems from ambiguity in the 1972 Simla Agreement. Which grid reference did the agreement's demarcation line end at?
Correct Answer: A. NJ9842
The Simla Agreement's demarcation of the Line of Control ended at grid reference NJ9842, beyond which the line was not defined as it was considered an uninhabitable glacier. India occupies the Siachen Glacier north of this point. Pakistan claims the line should extend to the Karakoram Pass.
Which Indian naval vessel was sunk by Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor during the 1971 war?
Correct Answer: A. INS Khukri
INS Khukri (F149) was sunk by Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor on December 9, 1971, near Diu in the Arabian Sea. It was the first Indian warship to be sunk in combat since independence. Captain M N Mulla refused to leave his ship and went down with it; he was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
The 'Gnat' fighter aircraft, which excelled in the 1971 war against Pakistani F-86 Sabres, was designed by which British aircraft designer?
Correct Answer: B. W E W Petter
The Folland Gnat was designed by British aircraft designer W E W Petter and produced by Folland Aircraft. India's HAL manufactured the Gnat under licence and also developed an improved version called the HAL Ajeet. The Gnat's small size and manoeuvrability made it effective against the larger F-86 Sabre.
During the 1971 war, which Pakistani Army unit's surrender is considered the formal end of the war in East Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. Eastern Command, Army of Pakistan
Lt Gen A A K Niazi signed the surrender on behalf of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan, formally ending Pakistan's Eastern Command. The ceremony took place on December 16, 1971 at Ramna Racecourse in Dhaka. This surrender resulted in the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
Operation Cactus in 1988 was executed by which Indian Army unit?
Correct Answer: B. 6 Para
6 Para (6th Battalion, Parachute Regiment) was airlifted to the Maldives on November 3, 1988 to execute Operation Cactus. The paratroopers were transported in IL-76 aircraft from Agra. They quickly overpowered the mercenaries who had staged the coup attempt, rescuing President Gayoom.
The Kargil Review Committee's recommendations led to the formation of which new defence coordination body?
Correct Answer: C. Integrated Defence Staff (IDS)
Among the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee was the establishment of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) to improve coordination among the three armed services. The IDS was established in 2001. This also led to discussions about creating a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), which was eventually appointed in 2019.
Which sector saw the maximum casualties for India during the Kargil War?
Correct Answer: A. Drass sector
The Drass sector saw the maximum Indian casualties during the Kargil War. Drass is a strategic town through which the Srinagar-Leh highway passes. Pakistani intrusions near Drass threatened to cut off this vital supply route, making its recapture a top priority despite heavy casualties.