Major Conflicts and Wars

Description: This quiz covers major conflicts and wars in Indian history, post-independence.
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Which conflict led to the formation of Bangladesh?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil Conflict


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.

Which conflict is known as the 'Himalayan Misadventure'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Sino-Indian War of 1962


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sino-Indian War of 1962 is often referred to as the 'Himalayan Misadventure' due to its disastrous consequences for India.

In which conflict did India achieve a decisive victory over Pakistan, leading to the capture of Lahore?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil Conflict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, India achieved a decisive victory over Pakistan, capturing the city of Lahore.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Blue Star'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Blue Star


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Blue Star was a military operation carried out by the Indian Army to flush out Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Which conflict is known as the 'Kargil Conflict'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil Conflict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kargil Conflict was a limited war between India and Pakistan that took place in 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Vijay'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Vijay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Vijay was the codename for the Indian military operation to capture the strategic heights in the Kargil district during the Kargil Conflict.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Parakram'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Parakram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Parakram was the codename for the Indian military operation in response to the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Meghdoot'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Meghdoot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Meghdoot was the codename for the Indian military operation to capture the Siachen Glacier in 1984.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Cactus'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Cactus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Cactus was the codename for the Indian military operation to liberate the Maldives from a coup in 1988.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Pawan'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Pawan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Pawan was the codename for the Indian military operation to restore peace in Sri Lanka in 1987.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Rakshak'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Rakshak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Rakshak was the codename for the Indian military operation to combat terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir in 1990.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Rhino'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Rhino


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Rhino was the codename for the Indian military operation to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade in Assam in 1997.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Black Tornado'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Black Tornado


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Black Tornado was the codename for the Indian military operation to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 1999.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Ganga'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Ganga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Ganga was the codename for the Indian government's operation to evacuate Indian citizens from Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Dost'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Dost


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Dost was the codename for the Indian government's operation to provide humanitarian assistance to Turkey and Syria after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.

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