Kargil War Quiz Questions and Answers
The Kargil War was fought during May-July, 1999, between India and Pakistan in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, along the Line of Control (LoC). This was the first ever Indian war fought, under constant media coverage. Frontline battles were taken into every Indian home, which generated tremendous public support. This boosted the morale of our young soldiers and encouraged them to accomplish greater feats. ‘Operation Vijay’ was launched by India to flush out the Pakistani intruders from Kargil. The war was finally won by India and the whole nation celebrated this victory. However, not all soldiers, who fought in those most treacherous conditions, survived to be a part of this celebration.
India is celebrating 21st Kargil Vijay Divas on 26 July 2020 to commemorate the contribution of our warriors. To inculcate patriotism among students the Government of India is organising a national level quiz.
Kargil War Quiz Questions and Answers
2. 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
3. What was the name of the operation of the Indian airforce joining the Indian army in the Kargil War to vacate Pakistan’s troops from LoC?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Safed Sagar
c) Operation Jay
d) None of the above
Ans. b
4. The road between Kargil and Skardu was closed in
a) 1947
b) 1948
c) 1945
d) 1949
Ans. d
5. 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
6. What was the name of the Pakistani operation of infiltrating Kashmir during the Kargil war?
a) Operation Badr
b) Operation Sindhu
c) Operation Ghajini
d) None of the above
Ans. a
7. Where is the Kargil war memorial situated?
a) Wagah border
b) Tiger Hill, Ladakh
c) Gateway of India
d) Shimla Mall road
Ans. b
8. How many soldiers died during the Kargil War?
a) 200
b) 345
c) 298
d) 527
Ans. d
9. 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
10. What is the highest gallantry honour awarded in India?
a) Paramvir Chakra
b) Arjuna Award
c) Mahavir Chakra
d) Kirti Chakra
Ans. a
11. What is the dialect spoken by the people of Kargil?
a) Balti Purgi
b) Kishtwari
c) Koshur
d) None of the above
Ans. a
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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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