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Which aircraft was extensively used by the Indian Air Force during "Operation Safed Sagar" in the Kargil war?- a)MiG-21
- b)Mirage 2000
- c)MiG-27
- d)MiG-29
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
MiG-21
b)
Mirage 2000
c)
MiG-27
d)
MiG-29
 | Kavita Shah answered |
The Indian Air Force extensively used Mirage 2000 aircraft during "Operation Safed Sagar" in the Kargil war.
What is the theme for the 23rd anniversary of "Operation Vijay" in 2022?- a)Remember and Reflect
- b)Celebrate and Rejoice
- c)Remember, Rejoice and Renew
- d)Reflect and Renew
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Remember and Reflect
b)
Celebrate and Rejoice
c)
Remember, Rejoice and Renew
d)
Reflect and Renew
 | Arun Khatri answered |
The theme for the 23rd anniversary of "Operation Vijay" in 2022 is "Remember, Rejoice and Renew." This theme signifies the remembrance of the war's significance, the celebration of the victory, and the commitment to renew the spirit of dedication and service.
What was the outcome of the threat of using Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in the Kargil war?- a)Both countries used nuclear weapons
- b)Pakistan used chemical weapons
- c)No nuclear or WMDs were used, making it a limited conflict
- d)India used non-conventional weapons
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Both countries used nuclear weapons
b)
Pakistan used chemical weapons
c)
No nuclear or WMDs were used, making it a limited conflict
d)
India used non-conventional weapons
 | Vikram Verma answered |
Despite the threat of using Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), no nuclear or WMDs were used in the Kargil war, which kept the conflict limited in scope.
Why did the international community criticize Pakistan during the Kargil war?- a)For supporting India
- b)For not intervening
- c)For allowing its paramilitary forces and insurgents to cross the Line of Control
- d)For providing humanitarian aid
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
For supporting India
b)
For not intervening
c)
For allowing its paramilitary forces and insurgents to cross the Line of Control
d)
For providing humanitarian aid
 | Sanjay Rana answered |
Pakistan was criticized by the international community during the Kargil war for allowing its paramilitary forces and insurgents to cross the Line of Control (LOC).
Which country provided India with ordnance, armaments, and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones) during the Kargil war?- a)United States
- b)China
- c)Israel
- d)Russia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
United States
b)
China
c)
Israel
d)
Russia
 | Deepa Iyer answered |
Israel provided India with ordnance, armaments, and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones) during the Kargil war.
What is the purpose of the National War Memorial inaugurated in 2019?- a)To commemorate soldiers who participated in cricket matches
- b)To honor the soldiers who fought in the Kargil war
- c)To celebrate India's independence
- d)To promote international peace
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To commemorate soldiers who participated in cricket matches
b)
To honor the soldiers who fought in the Kargil war
c)
To celebrate India's independence
d)
To promote international peace
| | Kavita Shah answered |
The National War Memorial, inaugurated in 2019, serves the purpose of honoring the soldiers who fought and made sacrifices in various conflicts, including the Kargil war.
What was the name of Pakistan's infiltration operation during the Kargil war?- a)Operation Safed Sagar
- b)Operation Al-Badar
- c)Operation Vijay
- d)Operation Kargil
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Operation Safed Sagar
b)
Operation Al-Badar
c)
Operation Vijay
d)
Operation Kargil
| | Vikram Verma answered |
Pakistan's infiltration operation during the Kargil war was named "Operation Al-Badar."
What was the role of the media during the Kargil war?- a)It had no impact on public opinion
- b)It rallied public opinion in favor of Indian action
- c)It criticized the Indian armed forces
- d)It supported Pakistan's stance
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It had no impact on public opinion
b)
It rallied public opinion in favor of Indian action
c)
It criticized the Indian armed forces
d)
It supported Pakistan's stance
| | Suresh Reddy answered |
During the Kargil war, the media played a crucial role in rallying public opinion in favor of Indian action by showcasing images and stories of wounded soldiers, coffins, and bereaved families, creating awareness and solidarity.
What was the main concern regarding the Kargil conflict in terms of weapons?- a)Use of chemical weapons
- b)Use of nuclear weapons
- c)Use of biological weapons
- d)Use of conventional weapons
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Use of chemical weapons
b)
Use of nuclear weapons
c)
Use of biological weapons
d)
Use of conventional weapons
| | Suresh Reddy answered |
The main concern regarding the Kargil conflict was the potential use of nuclear weapons, as both India and Pakistan had tested their nuclear capability in 1998.
In which district did the Kargil war take place in 1999?- a)Srinagar
- b)Drass
- c)Batalik
- d)Leh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Srinagar
b)
Drass
c)
Batalik
d)
Leh
| | Arun Khatri answered |
The Kargil war took place in 1999 in the Drass district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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