GK MCQ's on Kargil War
1- What was the name of the operation in which the Indian airforce joined the Indian army in the Kargil war to clear Pakistani troops from the Line of Control?
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Safed Sagar
- Operation Jay
- None of the above
Ans. b
2- When did the Kargil War take place?
- 1991
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Ans. a
3- Which of the following statements about Kargil is correct?
i) It was a part of Balistan district of Ladakh
ii) It was separated by LOC after 1948 Kashmir War
- Only i
- Only ii
- Both i and ii
- None of the above
Ans. c
4- In, the road connecting Kargil and Skardu was closed.
- 1947
- 1948
- 1945
- 1949
Ans. d
5- Where is the Kargil War Memorial?
- Wagah border
- Tiger Hill, Ladakh
- Gateway of India
- Shimla Mall road
Ans. b
6- What was the name of the Pakistani infiltration operation into Kashmir during the Kargil war?
- Operation Badr
- Operation Sindhu
- Operation Ghajini
- None of the above
Ans. a
7- Who was Pakistan's Prime Minister during the Kargil war?
- Pervez Musharraf
- Nawaz Sharif
- Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
- Shaukat Aziz
Ans. b
8- How many soldiers were killed in the Kargil War?
- 200
- 345
- 298
- 527
Ans. d
9- What dialect do the people of Kargil speak?
- Balti Purgi
- Kishtwari
- Koshur
- None of the above
Ans. a
10- What is the highest gallantry award given in India?
- Paramvir Chakra
- Arjuna Award
- Mahavir Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
Ans. a
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