India Pakistan Conflict | MCQs

Explanation

The 1965 war between India and Pakistan began on April 6, 1965 with the start of Operation Gibraltar.

India retaliated by crossing the international border at Lahore on September 6, 1965 and attacking Lahore and Kasur.

The war lasted 17 days.

The war ended with a ceasefire declared on September 22, 1965 after diplomatic intervention by the Soviet Union and the United States.

Explanation

India conducted airstrikes on Pakistan in 2019.

India had previously conducted airstrikes on Pakistan in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Explanation

On February 26, 2019, India conducted an airstrike on a terrorist camp in Balakot, Pakistan.

It was operated by the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

The airstrike was carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

It was described as a "non-military pre-emptive action" against terrorism.

Explanation

The Indian aircraft shot down by the Pakistan Air Force in 2019 was a MiG-21.

The pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, was captured by the Pakistani military but later returned to India.