Modern Indian Military History

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In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1955


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces after independence?

  1. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa

  2. General J.N. Chaudhuri

  3. Air Marshal S. Mukerjee

  4. Admiral R.D. Katari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces after independence.

Which conflict is often referred to as the 'First Kashmir War'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Kargil Conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 is often referred to as the 'First Kashmir War'.

In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test?

  1. 1964

  2. 1974

  3. 1988

  4. 1998


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India conducted its first nuclear test, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha', in 1974.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Operation Parakram was launched in response to the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999.

Who was the Chief of the Indian Army during the Kargil Conflict?

  1. General V.P. Malik

  2. General S. Padmanabhan

  3. General J.J. Singh

  4. General N.C. Vij


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General V.P. Malik was the Chief of the Indian Army during the Kargil Conflict.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Black Tornado


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Black Tornado was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008.

In which year did India and Pakistan sign the Lahore Declaration, aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries?

  1. 1999

  2. 2001

  3. 2004

  4. 2007


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Declaration in 1999.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament in 2001?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Operation Parakram was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament in 2001.

Who was the Chief of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil Conflict?

  1. Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis

  2. Air Chief Marshal S.K. Sareen

  3. Air Chief Marshal J.S. Gujral

  4. Air Chief Marshal A.K. Mathur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis was the Chief of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil Conflict.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Uri and Nagrota in 2016?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Surgical Strike


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Surgical Strike was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Uri and Nagrota in 2016.

In which year did India and China sign the Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement, aimed at reducing tensions along the Line of Actual Control?

  1. 1993

  2. 1996

  3. 2002

  4. 2005


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India and China signed the Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement in 1993.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pathankot Air Force Station in 2016?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Cactus was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pathankot Air Force Station in 2016.

Who was the Chief of the Indian Navy during the Kargil Conflict?

  1. Admiral V.S. Shekhawat

  2. Admiral S.M. Nanda

  3. Admiral J.G. Nadkarni

  4. Admiral N. Krishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Admiral V.S. Shekhawat was the Chief of the Indian Navy during the Kargil Conflict.

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pulwama in 2019?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Balakot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Balakot was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pulwama in 2019.

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