Multiple choice general knowledge

Operation Cactus is related to which nation?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Maldives

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Pakistan

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Cactus was India's successful 1988 military intervention to thwart a coup attempt in the Maldives. When Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka attempted to overthrow the Maldivian government, India responded within hours and rescued President Gayoom. This demonstrated India's role as regional security guarantor.