Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated annually in India to commemorate the victory in the Kargil war over Pakistan and to honor the sacrifices of Indian soldiers in the war. During the Kargil War, ‘Operation Vijay’ was launched by the Indian Army to recapture Indian territories from Pakistani invaders in Kargil Drass area in 1999.
To test how much you know about India’s historical war against Pakistan, take the following GK quiz to test your knowledge on the subject.
- In what year did the Kargil War take place?
a) in 1991
b) 1999
c) 1998
d) 1997
Ans. And
Explanation: The Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and at locations along the Line of Control (LoC).
2. Why is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated?
a) India’s victory in the Indo-Pak War of 1971
b) India’s victory in the Kargil War in 1999
c) India’s victory in the Indo-Pak War of 1965
d) India’s victory in the Kashmir War 1947-48
Ans. b
Explanation: The Kargil Vijay Diwas Festival is held every year to pay tribute and respect to our brave soldiers who gave their lives in the Kargil War.
3. What is the name of the operation of the Indian Air Force joining the Indian Army in the Kargil War to expel the Pakistani army from the LoC?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Safed Sagar
c) Operation Jay
d) None of the above
Ans. b
Explanation: The role of the Indian Air Force in joint operations with Indian Army ground forces during the war was to dislodge Pakistani Army regulars and irregulars from abandoned Indian positions along the LoC.[20] This particular operation is codenamed Operation Safed Sagar.
4. The road between Kargil and Skardu was closed in
a) in 1947
b) 1948
c) 1945
d) 1949
Ans. D
Explanation: The Pakistani city of Skardu can easily supply the army with weapons and there is a road between it and Kargil. The road was closed in 1949.
5. Which of the following is true about Kargil?
i) It is part of Baltistan district in Ladakh
ii) It was divided by LOC after the Kashmir War of 1948
a) Only me
b) Only ii
c) Me and ii
d) None of the above
Ans. c
Explanation: Kargil was part of the Baltistan district of Ladakh before India was partitioned in 1947 and divided by LOC after the First Kashmir War (1947-1948).
6. What was Pakistan’s incursion into Kashmir during the Kargil War called?
a) Operation Badr
b) Operation Sindhu
c) Operation Ghajini
d) None of the above
Ans. And
Explanation: The Pakistani Armed Forces began sending their troops and paramilitary forces through the Line of Control into Indian territory and the incursion was codenamed “Operation Badr”.
7. Where is the war memorial in Kargil?
a) Wagah border
b) Tiger Hill, Ladakh
c) Gateway to India
d) Shimla . Shopping Center Road
Ans. b
Explanation: Tiger Hill, Ladakh is the site of the Kargil War Memorial. It is also known as the Dras monument.
8. How many soldiers were killed in the Kargil War?
a) 200
b) 345
c) 298
d) 527
Ans. D
Explanation: 527 soldier deaths were recorded during the Kargil War.
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
Explanation: During the Kargil War, the Prime Minister of Pakistan was Nawaz Sharif.
10. What is the highest bravery award given in India?
a) Paramvir Chakra
b) Arjuna Prize
c) Mahavir cha chakra
d) Kirti . chakra
Ans. And
Explanation: The Paramvir chakra is the highest honor for bravery in India.
11. What is the dialect spoken by the inhabitants of Kargil?
a) Great feast of Balti
b) Kishtwari
c) Koshur
d) None of the above
Ans. And
Explanation: Balti Purgi is a dialect spoken by the people of Kargil.
12. Kargil Vijay Diwas Honors Courage and Sacrifice:
a) Indian politicians
b) Indian civilians
c) Personnel of the Indian Armed Forces
d) Foreign aid force
Answer: c
Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas is considered a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indian Armed Forces personnel.
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