Q1 · hard · AI-verified
The 'Siachen Conflict' began in which year, and what is the approximate altitude of the Siachen Glacier?
- 1984, 18,000 feet
- 1984, 20,000 feet
- 1985, 18,000 feet
- 1987, 20,000 feet
Q2 · hard · AI-verified
Which ancient Indian ruler is credited with having one of the earliest organized naval forces, and established a maritime empire extending to Southeast Asia?
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Rajendra Chola I
- Harsha Vardhana
- Samudragupta
Q3 · hard · AI-verified
Which of the following statements about the Kargil War (1999) is/are correct?
1. It was fought entirely in the Kargil sector of Jammu & Kashmir
2. Operation Vijay was the codename for the Indian response
3. The conflict lasted for approximately 60 days
4. It was the first war fought after both nations became nuclear powers
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- All of the above
Q4 · hard · AI-verified
The McMahon Line, a significant boundary demarcation affecting India's defence strategy, was drawn during which conference?
- Cabinet Mission Conference (1946)
- Round Table Conference (1930)
- Simla Conference (1914)
- Calcutta Conference (1911)
Q5 · hard · AI-verified
The Indian National Army (INA) was reorganized under Subhas Chandra Bose in which year, and what was the name of its women's regiment?
- 1943, Jhansi Regiment
- 1942, Lakshmi Regiment
- 1943, Rani Regiment
- 1944, Jhansi Regiment