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The Kargil War of 1999 was a significant conflict between India and Pakistan that lasted for over two months. It was fought in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, and it saw both countries engage in a fierce battle that resulted in the loss of many lives. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Kargil War, including the events leading up to it, the strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the conflict.
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Kargil War?
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Manmohan Singh
Narendra Modi
Rajiv Gandhi
What was the code name of the Indian military operation launched to recapture the Kargil heights?
Operation Vijay
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Cactus
Operation Meghdoot
Who was the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Kargil War?
General Bipin Rawat
General VK Singh
General JJ Singh
General VP Malik
Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the Kargil War?
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma
Wing Commander MS Grewal
Which Indian Army unit played a crucial role in the recapture of Tiger Hill during the Kargil War?
13 JAK Rifles
9 Para (SF)
18 Grenadiers
1 Bihar
Which Indian Navy ship was deployed to the Arabian Sea during the Kargil War?
INS Vikrant
INS Viraat
INS Shivalik
INS Kamorta
Which country provided diplomatic support to India during the Kargil War?
United States
China
Russia
France
Which Indian Army officer was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the Kargil War?
Captain Vikram Batra
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
Lieutenant Colonel Jasjit Singh
Captain Manoj Pandey
Which Indian Air Force aircraft was shot down by a Pakistani missile during the Kargil War?
Mirage 2000
MiG-21
Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Jaguar
Which Indian Army officer was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his role in the Kargil War?
Lieutenant Colonel YK Joshi
Major General Mohinder Puri
Brigadier Devinder Singh
Colonel Lalit Rai
Which Indian Army unit was responsible for the capture of Point 4875 during the Kargil War?
18 Grenadiers
2 Naga
8 JAK LI
1/11 Gorkha Rifles
Which Indian Army officer was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his bravery during the Kargil War?
Major Padmapani Acharya
Captain Anuj Nayyar
Lieutenant Balwan Singh
Captain Haneef-u-ddin
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