Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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41
Operation Dwarka was a naval operation conducted by the Pakistan Navy against which Indian facility?
Answer:
Dwarka Radar Station
Operation Dwarka was launched on September 7, 1965, by the Pakistan Navy. A flotilla of seven warships bombarded the Indian coastal town of Dwarka, successfully destroying a strategic radar station used by the Indian Air Force. This was the first major naval operation of the Pakistan Navy.
42
Which Indian Prime Minister signed the Tashkent Declaration?
Answer:
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 war. He led India through the conflict and signed the peace accord in Tashkent. Tragically, he died of a heart attack in Tashkent just hours after signing the declaration.
43
Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 War?
Answer:
Field Marshal Ayub Khan
Field Marshal Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 conflict. He delivered a famous speech on September 6, stating, 'We are at war,' and urged the nation to stand firm against the Indian aggression. He was also the signatory of the Tashkent Declaration on behalf of Pakistan.
44
The Tashkent Declaration, which ended the 1965 war, was signed in which year?
Answer:
January 1966
The Tashkent Declaration was a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed on January 10, 1966. Mediated by the Soviet Union in the city of Tashkent (now in Uzbekistan), it restored the status quo ante bellum, requiring both sides to withdraw to their pre-August positions.
45
What was the primary objective of 'Operation Grand Slam' launched by Pakistan?
Answer:
To capture the Akhnoor Bridge and sever Indian supply lines
Operation Grand Slam was launched by the Pakistan Army in the Chhamb-Jaurian sector. The main goal was to capture the strategic Akhnoor Bridge, which would have severed the main supply route for Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir. While successful initially, the operation slowed down due to a change in command.
46
Which PAF pilot set a world record by shooting down five Indian aircraft in less than a minute?
Answer:
Squadron Leader M.M. Alam
Squadron Leader Muhammad Mahmood Alam (M.M. Alam) set a world record on September 7, 1965. Flying an F-86 Sabre, he shot down five Indian Air Force Hawker Hunter aircraft in a single sortie in less than one minute. He was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat for his exceptional skill and bravery.
47
Which major tank battle of the 1965 war is described as the largest since World War II?
Answer:
Battle of Chawinda
The Battle of Chawinda in the Sialkot sector is historically significant as the largest tank engagement since World War II. Pakistani armored divisions successfully repulsed a massive Indian offensive, leading to heavy casualties on both sides and effectively halting the Indian advance in that sector.
48
Who was the only recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider during the 1965 Indo-Pak War?
Answer:
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was the only officer to receive the Nishan-e-Haider for his gallantry during the 1965 war. He defended the strategic BRB Canal in the Burki sector of Lahore for five days and nights without sleep, eventually embracing martyrdom while directing fire against enemy tanks.
49
On which date did the Indian Army cross the international border to attack Lahore, marking the start of a full-scale war?
Answer:
September 6, 1965
On September 6, 1965, Indian forces crossed the international border at the Wagah-Attari sector, targeting the city of Lahore. This move was intended to relieve pressure on the Akhnoor sector in Kashmir where Pakistani forces were advancing. This day is celebrated annually in Pakistan as Defence Day.
50
What was the name of the operation launched by Pakistan in August 1965 to infiltrate Indian-held Kashmir?
Answer:
Operation Gibraltar
Operation Gibraltar was the codename given to the strategy of the Pakistan Military to infiltrate Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in August 1965. The objective was to spark a local uprising against Indian rule, which eventually led to a full-scale conventional war between the two nations.