Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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31
The 'Tololing' peak is located in which sector of the Kargil front?
Answer:
Dras
Tololing is a strategic peak in the Dras sector. The battle for Tololing was a critical turning point as it was one of the first major heights to be contested and eventually influenced the outcome of the battles in the surrounding areas.
32
How many soldiers from the Pakistan Army were awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for the Kargil War?
Answer:
2
Two soldiers were awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for their extraordinary bravery during the Kargil conflict: Captain Karnal Sher Khan and Havildar Lalak Jan. This brings the total number of Nishan-e-Haider recipients in Pakistan's history to eleven.
33
What was the role of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the Kargil War?
Answer:
Provided limited air cover to avoid escalation
The PAF's role was limited during the Kargil conflict. While the Indian Air Force launched 'Operation Safed Sagar,' the PAF remained on high alert but was instructed to avoid direct engagement to prevent the limited mountain conflict from escalating into a full-scale regional war.
34
Which international organization did India approach to highlight the Pakistani infiltration in Kargil?
Answer:
G8
During the conflict, the G8 (the world's major industrialized nations) supported the Indian position and called for the withdrawal of infiltrators and the respect of the Line of Control, which placed significant diplomatic pressure on Pakistan.
35
The Kargil War came to a formal end in which month of 1999?
Answer:
July
The conflict officially wound down in late July 1999. Following the Washington Declaration on July 4, Pakistani forces began their withdrawal, and the Indian government declared a successful end to their operations on July 26, now celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas in India.
36
Which Pakistani commander was the head of the FCNA (Force Command Northern Areas) during Kargil?
Answer:
Major General Javed Hassan
Major General Javed Hassan was the commander of the Force Command Northern Areas (FCNA). He was responsible for the tactical execution of the Kargil operation and reporting to the higher military command in Rawalpindi.
37
What was the estimated altitude of most of the combat zones in Kargil?
Answer:
11,000 to 18,000 feet
The Kargil War is one of the very few examples of high-altitude warfare in history. Most of the battles were fought at altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 18,000 feet, where the thin air and sub-zero temperatures posed as much a threat as the enemy fire.
38
The Lahore Declaration was signed between Nawaz Sharif and which Indian Prime Minister shortly before the Kargil War?
Answer:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
In February 1999, Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee traveled to Lahore by bus for a historic summit with Nawaz Sharif. They signed the Lahore Declaration, which aimed to establish a framework for peace. The Kargil conflict, occurring just months later, was seen as a major blow to this peace process.
39
Which sector was NOT a major battleground during the Kargil War?
Answer:
Sialkot
The Kargil War was geographically restricted to the mountainous regions along the Line of Control, specifically the Dras, Kargil, Batalik, and Mushkoh Valley sectors. Unlike the 1965 or 1971 wars, the conflict did not spill over to the international border in Punjab or Sindh (like Sialkot).
40
Which peak became famous for the intense battle between the Indian Army and the NLI in the Dras sector?
Answer:
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill (Point 5062) was one of the most strategic peaks in the Dras sector. It overlooked the NH-1D highway, and the battle to reclaim it was one of the most publicized and fiercest engagements of the entire Kargil conflict.