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Battles of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Battles of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The CRPF is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India and has played a significant role in maintaining internal security and combating terrorism.
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When was the CRPF established?

  1. 1939

  2. 1949

  3. 1959

  4. 1969


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CRPF was established on July 27, 1949, as the Crown Representative's Police.

Who was the first Inspector General of the CRPF?

  1. K.F. Rustamji

  2. B.N. Mullik

  3. S.S.P. Verma

  4. V.K. Saxena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.F. Rustamji was the first Inspector General of the CRPF, serving from 1949 to 1950.

What was the CRPF's role during the 1962 Sino-Indian War?

  1. Defending the border with China

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CRPF provided security to the Indian Army during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War?

  1. 1st Battalion

  2. 2nd Battalion

  3. 3rd Battalion

  4. 4th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1st Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.

What was the CRPF's role during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?

  1. Fighting alongside the Mukti Bahini

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPF fought alongside the Mukti Bahini during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?

  1. 5th Battalion

  2. 6th Battalion

  3. 7th Battalion

  4. 8th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 5th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

What was the CRPF's role during the 1984 Operation Blue Star?

  1. Providing security to the Golden Temple

  2. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  3. Maintaining law and order in the border areas

  4. Fighting alongside the Indian Army


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CRPF fought alongside the Indian Army during Operation Blue Star in 1984.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during Operation Blue Star?

  1. 9th Battalion

  2. 10th Battalion

  3. 11th Battalion

  4. 12th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 9th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during Operation Blue Star.

What was the CRPF's role during the 1999 Kargil War?

  1. Defending the border with Pakistan

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CRPF provided security to the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil War.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1999 Kargil War?

  1. 13th Battalion

  2. 14th Battalion

  3. 15th Battalion

  4. 16th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 13th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1999 Kargil War.

What was the CRPF's role during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks?

  1. Providing security to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

  2. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  3. Maintaining law and order in the border areas

  4. Fighting alongside the Indian Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPF provided security to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks?

  1. 17th Battalion

  2. 18th Battalion

  3. 19th Battalion

  4. 20th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 17th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks.

What was the CRPF's role during the 2016 Pathankot Air Base Attack?

  1. Providing security to the Pathankot Air Base

  2. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  3. Maintaining law and order in the border areas

  4. Fighting alongside the Indian Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPF provided security to the Pathankot Air Base during the 2016 Pathankot Air Base Attack.

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2016 Pathankot Air Base Attack?

  1. 21st Battalion

  2. 22nd Battalion

  3. 23rd Battalion

  4. 24th Battalion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 21st Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2016 Pathankot Air Base Attack.

What was the CRPF's role during the 2019 Pulwama Terror Attack?

  1. Providing security to the convoy of CRPF personnel

  2. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  3. Maintaining law and order in the border areas

  4. Fighting alongside the Indian Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPF provided security to the convoy of CRPF personnel during the 2019 Pulwama Terror Attack.

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