Indian Military Operations Codenames Quiz

Operation Vijay (1961) was the codename for the military action that ended Portuguese colonial rule in Goa. The Indian Armed Forces executed this operation, resulting in Goa's annexation into India.

Operation Polo (1948) was the codename for the Indian military operation that integrated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union, ending the rule of the Nizam. The operation was launched after the Nizam refused to accede to India.

Operation Blue Star was conducted in June 1984 to remove Sikh separatists led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Golden Temple complex. Operation Woodrose followed Blue Star to flush out militants in rural Punjab. Operation Parakram was the 2001-2002 military standoff, and Operation Liberty is not associated with this event.

Operation Meghdoot was launched in April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, giving India strategic control over the critical Saltoro Ridge. Operation Vijay was for Kargil (1999), Operation Cactus was for Maldives (1988), and Operation Trishul was a counter-insurgency operation in J&K.

Operation Vijay was launched in May-June 1999 to evict Pakistani troops and militants from Kargil sector heights. The operation succeeded after fierce fighting, culminating in victory in July 1999. Operation Viraat was a 1987 Sri Lanka operation, Pawan was also IPKF (1987), and Python was a naval operation (1971).

Operation Vijay was launched in May-June 1999 to evict Pakistani troops and militants from Kargil sector heights. The operation succeeded after fierce fighting, culminating in victory in July 1999. Operation Viraat was a 1987 Sri Lanka operation, Pawan was also IPKF (1987), and Python was a naval operation (1971).

Operation Safed Sagar ('White Ocean') was the IAF's air campaign supporting Operation Vijay in Kargil, targeting enemy positions at high altitudes. Operation Viraat was IPKF (Sri Lanka, 1987), Parakram was the 2001-2002 standoff, and 'Trdient' appears to be a typo for Trident (1971 naval operation).

Operation Python (December 1971) was the naval follow-up attack on Karachi, sinking Pakistani ships and fuel tanks. Operation Trident (December 1971) was the first Karachi strike. Operation Cactus was the 1988 Maldives intervention, and 'Trident II/Extension' are not historical operations.

Operation Trishul (1987) was the Indian Peace Keeping Force's anti-insurgency operation against the LTTE in Sri Lanka. Operation Trident was a 1971 naval operation, Operation Cactus was 1988 Maldives crisis intervention, and Operation Viraat was a 1987 Jaffna offensive - all different conflicts.

Operation Parakram (2001-02) was the massive military standoff between India and Pakistan after the December 2001 Parliament attack. It lasted nearly 10 months. Operation Restore Hope was a Somalia mission, Operation Sukoon was 2006 Lebanon evacuation, and Operation Checkmate refers to various chess or tactical scenarios.

Operation Black Tornado (November 2008) was the NSG operation to eliminate terrorists and evacuate hostages during the Mumbai attacks. Operation Cyclone was 1971 Bangladesh war support, Operation Sukoon was 2006 Lebanon civilian evacuation, and Operation Restore Hope was the 1992-93 Somalia mission.

Qutub Minar is named after Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, not Qutbuddin Aibak. Qutbuddin Aibak started the construction, but the tower honors the Sufi saint. This is a common misconception due to the similar names.