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Flashcards on Operation Blue Star
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What was Operation Blue Star?
A military action in 1984 to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
When did Operation Blue Star take place?
June 1984
Who ordered Operation Blue Star?
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Which temple was the center stage for Operation Blue Star?
The Golden Temple
Who was the leader of the Sikh militants in the Golden Temple?
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
What was the main reason behind Operation Blue Star?
To combat Sikh separatism and the demand for Khalistan.
What was the aftermath of Operation Blue Star?
Increased Sikh militancy and Indira Gandhi's assassination.
Who succeeded Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister after her assassination?
Rajiv Gandhi
What was the impact of Operation Blue Star on the Sikh community?
It led to widespread dissatisfaction and distrust towards the Indian government.
What was 'Khalistan'?
The proposed sovereign Sikh homeland.
Which human rights issue was brought up due to Operation Blue Star?
Accusations of excessive force used against civilians.
What repercussion faced the Sikh community after Operation Blue Star?
Massive riots and the killing of Sikhs in 1984.
What was the long-term effect of Operation Blue Star on Punjab?
A decade-long insurgency and increased security measures.
Which other operation was launched after Operation Blue Star?
Operation Woodrose to suppress further Sikh militancy.
How did Operation Blue Star affect Indian politics?
It polarized the society along religious lines and led to the rise of Hindu nationalism.
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Which building was the focal point of Operation Blue Star?
Jama Masjid
The Golden Temple
Akal Takht
Charminar
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What was the primary objective of Operation Blue Star?
To arrest political leaders
To annex territory
To remove Sikh militants
To protect tourists
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Who was the leader of the Indian government during Operation Blue Star?
Indira Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi
Morarji Desai
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Which Sikh militant leader was targeted during the operation?
Simranjit Singh Mann
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
Gurcharan Singh Tohra
Harchand Singh Longowal
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What was the year when Operation Blue Star occurred?
1982
1984
1986
1988
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What major event followed the Operation Blue Star?
Economic sanctions
Assassination of Indira Gandhi
Election of a Sikh Prime Minister
Peace accord with militants
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What was the Sikh community's proposed homeland called?
Sindhustan
Khalistan
Punjabistan
Singhland
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Post-Operation Blue Star, which operation was launched to suppress Sikh militancy?
Operation Green Hunt
Operation Meghdoot
Operation Woodrose
Operation Vijay
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What was a direct political consequence of Operation Blue Star?
Formation of SAARC
Economic liberalization
Polarization of society along religious lines
Creation of new states
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What was the aftermath of Operation Blue Star in terms of human rights?
Accusations of excessive force against civilians
Fair trials for arrested militants
International interventions
Unrestricted media access
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