Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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41
India took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council in which month?
Answer:
January 1948
India formally appealed to the UN Security Council on January 1, 1948, under Article 35 of the UN Charter. India accused Pakistan of aiding the tribal invaders, while Pakistan responded by highlighting the Maharaja's atrocities and the disputed nature of the accession.
42
The liberation of Gilgit from the Maharaja's rule was led by which local military unit?
Answer:
Gilgit Scouts
The Gilgit Scouts, under the leadership of officers like Major William Brown and Captain Babar Khan, staged a bloodless coup against the Maharaja's Governor, Ghansara Singh, on November 1, 1947. They then declared their accession to Pakistan, securing a vast northern territory for the country.
43
Which pass was captured by the Gilgit Scouts and Pakistani volunteers, providing a gateway to Ladakh?
Answer:
Zojila Pass
The capture of the Zojila Pass was a major strategic victory for the pro-Pakistan forces during the 1948 war. It allowed them to move toward Leh and Ladakh. However, the Indian Army later recaptured the pass in a daring tank operation (Operation Bison) in late 1948.
44
What was the name of the operation launched by the Indian Army to secure the Srinagar airfield in October 1947?
Answer:
Operation Jak
Operation Jak was the codename for the Indian airlift of troops to Srinagar on October 27, 1947. This followed the signing of the Instrument of Accession by the Maharaja. The successful defense of the Srinagar airfield by Indian troops prevented the tribal forces from capturing the capital city.
45
On which date did the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government announce its formation?
Answer:
October 24, 1947
The provisional government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was established on October 24, 1947, with Sardar Ibrahim Khan as its first President. This declaration was made to represent the liberated areas and to provide a political platform for the struggle against the Maharaja's forces.
46
The rebellion in the Poonch region against the Maharaja's rule is often cited as a trigger for the war. When did this rebellion start?
Answer:
August 1947
The Poonch Rebellion broke out in August 1947 when the local Muslim population, many of whom were World War II veterans, revolted against the Maharaja's high taxes and communal policies. This internal uprising provided the initial impetus for the tribal intervention from the neighboring North-West Frontier Province.
47
Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the first recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, was martyred in which sector during the 1948 war?
Answer:
Uri Sector
Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed of the Punjab Regiment earned the first Nishan-e-Haider for his gallantry in the Uri Sector. On July 27, 1948, he led a daring attack on a heavily fortified enemy position. Despite intense fire, he managed to cut through barbed wire entanglements before being martyred by a burst of machine-gun fire.
48
Which Pakistani officer led the tribal forces and volunteers under the pseudonym 'General Tariq'?
Answer:
Major General Akbar Khan
Major General Akbar Khan, a highly decorated officer, led the initial irregular operations in Kashmir using the code name 'General Tariq.' He was a key figure in organizing the tribal lashkars and provided strategic direction during the early stages of the conflict before the regular Pakistan Army was formally deployed.
49
Who was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of the 1947-48 war?
Answer:
Hari Singh
Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. His indecision regarding whether to join India or Pakistan, or remain independent, created a power vacuum that eventually led to the tribal invasion and the subsequent military intervention by both India and Pakistan.
50
The first Indo-Pakistani War over Kashmir officially began in which month and year?
Answer:
October 1947
The conflict began in October 1947 when tribal lashkars from Pakistan's northwest frontier entered Kashmir to support a local rebellion against the Maharaja. This prompted the Maharaja to seek Indian military assistance, leading to the formal outbreak of hostilities between the two newly independent nations.