Battles of the Indian Air Force

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Which was the first battle fought by the Indian Air Force?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force was formed in 1932, and its first battle was the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

Which was the last battle fought by the Indian Air Force?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kargil War was the last battle fought by the Indian Air Force.

Which was the most significant battle fought by the Indian Air Force?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was the most significant battle fought by the Indian Air Force, as it resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.

How many aircraft did the Indian Air Force lose in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force lost 10 aircraft in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

How many aircraft did the Indian Air Force lose in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?

  1. 50

  2. 100

  3. 150

  4. 200


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force lost 100 aircraft in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

How many aircraft did the Indian Air Force lose in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?

  1. 200

  2. 300

  3. 400

  4. 500


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force lost 200 aircraft in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

How many aircraft did the Indian Air Force lose in the Kargil War?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force lost 10 aircraft in the Kargil War.

Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force use in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947?

  1. Hawker Hurricane

  2. Supermarine Spitfire

  3. North American P-51 Mustang

  4. De Havilland Mosquito


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force used the Hawker Hurricane in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force use in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?

  1. Hawker Hurricane

  2. Supermarine Spitfire

  3. North American P-51 Mustang

  4. De Havilland Mosquito


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force used the Supermarine Spitfire in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force use in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?

  1. Hawker Hurricane

  2. Supermarine Spitfire

  3. North American P-51 Mustang

  4. De Havilland Mosquito


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force used the North American P-51 Mustang in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force use in the Kargil War?

  1. Hawker Hurricane

  2. Supermarine Spitfire

  3. North American P-51 Mustang

  4. De Havilland Mosquito


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force used the De Havilland Mosquito in the Kargil War.

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wing Commander Bharat Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Kargil War?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Group Captain Harjinder Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Kargil War.

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