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Flashcards on Kargil Conflict
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In which year did the Kargil Conflict take place?
1999
Which countries were involved in the Kargil Conflict?
India and Pakistan
In which region did the Kargil Conflict occur?
Kargil district, Ladakh, India
What was the main objective of the Pakistani forces in the Kargil Conflict?
To cut off the link between Kashmir and Ladakh
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Kargil Conflict?
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Operation Vijay was launched by which country in response to the Kargil intrusion?
India
What was the name given to the Pakistani military operation in the Kargil Conflict?
Operation Badr
Which international figure played a role in de-escalating the Kargil Conflict?
U.S. President Bill Clinton
What was the height of Tololing, a key location in the Kargil Conflict?
Approximately 15,000 feet
The victory in Kargil is celebrated as which day in India?
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Which high-altitude battle was a turning point for India in the Kargil Conflict?
Battle of Tiger Hill
What does the term 'Line of Control' refer to in the context of the Kargil Conflict?
The de facto border between India and Pakistan in Kashmir
Which weapon system was extensively used by India in the Kargil Conflict?
Bofors FH-77B artillery guns
How did the Kargil Conflict end?
Pakistani forces withdrew from the Indian side of the Line of Control
What impact did the Kargil Conflict have on India-Pakistan relations?
Led to heightened tensions and military alertness
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Which year marked the eruption of the Kargil Conflict?
1996
1997
1999
2000
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The Kargil Conflict was primarily between which two nations?
India and Pakistan
India and China
Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan and Iran
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What operation did India launch to push back the Pakistani intruders?
Operation Meghdoot
Operation Vijay
Operation Parakram
Operation Cactus
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Who was the leader of Pakistan during the Kargil Conflict?
Nawaz Sharif
Pervez Musharraf
Asif Ali Zardari
Benazir Bhutto
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On what date is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated?
July 26
August 15
January 26
October 2
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Which topographical feature played a crucial role in the Kargil Conflict?
Deserts
Mountains
Rivers
Forests
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Which military award was given posthumously to Captain Vikram Batra?
Vir Chakra
Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra
Mahavir Chakra
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What was the code name for the Pakistani operation in the Kargil Conflict?
Operation Gibraltar
Operation Badr
Operation Topac
Operation Grand Slam
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Which U.S. President played a diplomatic role in ending the Kargil Conflict?
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
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The term 'Operation Vijay' refers to which country's military operation?
India
Pakistan
Nepal
Bangladesh
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