The question asks for the codename of the Pakistani covert operation that triggered the 1965 India-Pakistan War. This requires knowledge of the historical events leading up to that conflict.
The 1965 India-Pakistan War was indeed precipitated by a Pakistani operation aimed at instigating an insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir. This operation involved sending thousands of Pakistani soldiers and irregulars, disguised as local Kashmiris, across the Line of Control. The codename for this specific operation was Operation Gibraltar.
D) Operation Gibraltar is the correct answer. This was the codename for the Pakistani covert operation launched in August 1965, which involved sending infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir to foment an uprising against Indian rule. This operation ultimately led to the full-scale India-Pakistan War of 1965.
The question asks about an earlier military skirmish between India and Pakistan in 1965, specifically before the main conflict over Kashmir. This requires knowledge of the historical timeline of the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
C) The Rann of Kutch — The Rann of Kutch conflict occurred in April 1965, several months before the main Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which began in August. This makes it the "earlier and separate military skirmish" mentioned in the question.
The question asks about Major Aziz Bhatti's significant contribution during the 1965 War, specifically the strategically important area he defended. To answer this, we need to recall key events and figures of the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
A) The BRB Canal area in the Lahore sector — Major Aziz Bhatti is celebrated for his valiant defense of the BRB Canal area in the Lahore sector during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. He held his position against repeated Indian attacks for several days, ultimately sacrificing his life in the line of duty, for which he was posthumously awarded Pakistan's highest military honour, the Nishan-e-Haider.
The question asks to identify a major tank battle from the 1965 India-Pakistan War, specifically one considered among the largest tank engagements since World War II. We need to recall the significant battles involving tanks during that conflict and match them with the given options.
Correct Option: D) The Battle of Asal Uttar was a major tank battle fought during the 1965 India-Pakistan War. It is considered one of the largest tank engagements since the Second World War, where the Indian Army effectively neutralized a large number of Pakistani Patton tanks, earning the area the nickname "Patton Nagar" (Patton City).
The question asks about the name given by Pakistan to commemorate the 1965 India-Pakistan War ceasefire on September 6 each year. This requires knowledge of historical observances in Pakistan related to this conflict.
Correct Option: D) Defence Day (Youm-e-Difa)
The question asks to identify the peace agreement signed between India and Pakistan in January 1966, following the 1965 War, under Soviet mediation. This requires knowledge of key historical agreements between the two nations.
Correct Option: A) The Tashkent Declaration (or Tashkent Agreement) was signed on January 10, 1966, between India and Pakistan, mediated by the Soviet Union, to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistani President Ayub Khan were the signatories.