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Battles of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade

Description: This quiz covers the Battles of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade, a volunteer medical service organization that has played a significant role in providing medical aid during various conflicts and emergencies in India.
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When was the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade established?

  1. 1888

  2. 1890

  3. 1892

  4. 1894


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade was established in 1888 by Surgeon-General W.B. Beatson, with the aim of providing medical aid to the British troops stationed in India.

What was the primary role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the First World War?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the First World War, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade played a crucial role in providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transporting them to hospitals, and training medical personnel.

Which battle during the First World War saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing significant medical support?

  1. Battle of Gallipoli

  2. Battle of the Somme

  3. Battle of Ypres

  4. Battle of Verdun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided significant medical support during the Battle of Gallipoli, where they established field hospitals and provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the Second World War?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Similar to their role in the First World War, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transported them to hospitals, and trained medical personnel during the Second World War.

Which battle during the Second World War saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in Burma?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Mandalay

  4. Battle of Rangoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Kohima, which was a crucial battle in the Burma Campaign of the Second World War.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the India-Pakistan War of 1947?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the India-Pakistan War of 1947, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade played a significant role in providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transporting them to hospitals, and training medical personnel.

Which battle during the India-Pakistan War of 1947 saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in Kashmir?

  1. Battle of Zoji La

  2. Battle of Poonch

  3. Battle of Uri

  4. Battle of Naushera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Zoji La, which was a crucial battle in the Kashmir region during the India-Pakistan War of 1947.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the Sino-Indian War of 1962?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transported them to hospitals, and trained medical personnel.

Which battle during the Sino-Indian War of 1962 saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in the North-Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA)?

  1. Battle of Walong

  2. Battle of Bomdila

  3. Battle of Tawang

  4. Battle of Rezang La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Walong, which was a crucial battle in the North-Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA) during the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the India-Pakistan War of 1965?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the India-Pakistan War of 1965, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transported them to hospitals, and trained medical personnel.

Which battle during the India-Pakistan War of 1965 saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in the Punjab region?

  1. Battle of Asal Uttar

  2. Battle of Chawinda

  3. Battle of Lahore

  4. Battle of Sialkot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Asal Uttar, which was a crucial battle in the Punjab region during the India-Pakistan War of 1965.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the India-Pakistan War of 1971?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the India-Pakistan War of 1971, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transported them to hospitals, and trained medical personnel.

Which battle during the India-Pakistan War of 1971 saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in the Eastern Sector?

  1. Battle of Hilli

  2. Battle of Garibpur

  3. Battle of Boyra

  4. Battle of Sylhet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Hilli, which was a crucial battle in the Eastern Sector during the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

What was the role of the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade during the Kargil War of 1999?

  1. Providing medical aid to the wounded soldiers

  2. Transporting the wounded soldiers to hospitals

  3. Training medical personnel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the Kargil War of 1999, the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical aid to the wounded soldiers, transported them to hospitals, and trained medical personnel.

Which battle during the Kargil War of 1999 saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in the Drass sector?

  1. Battle of Tololing

  2. Battle of Tiger Hill

  3. Battle of Point 4875

  4. Battle of Batalik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Tololing, which was a crucial battle in the Drass sector during the Kargil War of 1999.

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