Kargil War Quiz Questions and Answers - Summary
The Kargil War Quiz Questions and Answers PDF is an engaging way to test your knowledge about the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan. The war, which took place from May to July, witnessed fierce battles in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, situated along the Line of Control (LoC). It was a significant event in Indian history, being the first war covered extensively by the media, bringing the realities of frontline battles into the living rooms of every Indian household. This unprecedented coverage generated immense public support, boosting the morale of our young soldiers and leading to extraordinary accomplishments. India launched ‘Operation Vijay’ to drive out the Pakistani intruders, and the nation celebrated this victory with pride. However, many courageous soldiers who fought under harsh conditions did not survive to witness the celebration.
India is marking the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2020, to honour the brave warriors of our country. To inspire a sense of patriotism among students, the Government of India is hosting a national-level quiz.
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Kargil War Quiz Questions and Answers
1. What is Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorated for?
a) India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war
b) India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War
c) India’s victory in the 1965 Indo-Pak war
d) India’s victory in the 1947-48 Kashmir War
Ans. b
2. What was the name of the Indian Air Force operation to support the Indian Army during the Kargil War?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Safed Sagar
c) Operation Jay
d) None of the above
Ans. b
3. The road between Kargil and Skardu was closed in
a) 1947
b) 1948
c) 1945
d) 1949
Ans. d
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding Kargil?
i) It was a part of the Baltistan district of Ladakh
ii) It was separated by LOC after the 1948 Kashmir War
a) Only i
b) Only ii
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Ans. c
5. What was the name of the Pakistani operation that infiltrated Kashmir during the Kargil War?
a) Operation Badr
b) Operation Sindhu
c) Operation Ghajini
d) None of the above
Ans. a
6. Where is the Kargil war memorial situated?
a) Wagah border
b) Tiger Hill, Ladakh
c) Gateway of India
d) Shimla Mall road
Ans. b
7. How many soldiers died during the Kargil War?
a) 200
b) 345
c) 298
d) 527
Ans. d
8. Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan during the Kargil War?
a) Pervez Musharraf
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
d) Shaukat Aziz
Ans. b
9. What is the highest gallantry honour awarded in India?
a) Paramvir Chakra
b) Arjuna Award
c) Mahavir Chakra
d) Kirti Chakra
Ans. a
10. What is the dialect spoken by the people of Kargil?
a) Balti Purgi
b) Kishtwari
c) Koshur
d) None of the above
Ans. a
11. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed to honour the bravery and sacrifices of:
a) Indian politicians
b) Indian civilians
c) Indian armed forces personnel
d) Foreign aid forces
Answer: c
12. Which geographic feature played a crucial role in the Kargil War of 1999?
a) The Indus River
b) The Siachen Glacier
c) The Line of Control (LoC)
d) The Thar Desert
Answer: c
13. Which region in the Kargil sector was the focal point of the conflict during the Kargil War in 1999?
a) Ladakh region
b) Jammu region
c) Gilgit-Baltistan region
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region
Answer: a
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