Kashmir Conflict & First Indo-Pak War 1947 MCQs with Answer
When did the First Indo-Pak War over Kashmir begin?
A) August 1947
B) October 1947
C) December 1947
D) January 1948
Who was the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of the partition of India?
A) Hari Singh
B) Ghulab Singh
C) Ranbir Singh
D) Bhim Singh
Which agreement led to the ceasefire in the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Tashkent Agreement
B) Shimla Agreement
C) Karachi Agreement
D) UN-mediated ceasefire
Which country played a key role in mediating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in 1949?
A) USA
B) USSR
C) United Nations
D) United Kingdom
What was the main reason behind the First Indo-Pak War in 1947?
A) Control over Punjab
B) Control over Kashmir
C) Control over Sindh
D) Control over Bengal
When did Maharaja Hari Singh sign the Instrument of Accession to India?
A) 15 August 1947
B) 22 October 1947
C) 26 October 1947
D) 1 January 1948
What was the role of the Indian Army in the First Indo-Pak War?
A) To assist the British forces
B) To support the Dogra troops in Kashmir
C) To drive out Pakistani tribal invaders
D) To maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir
Which tribal group played a significant role in the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Pashtuns
B) Balochs
C) Sindhis
D) Punjabis
Which part of Jammu and Kashmir did Pakistan control after the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Jammu
B) Ladakh
C) Azad Jammu and Kashmir
D) Leh
What was the name of the UN mission sent to observe the ceasefire in Kashmir?
A) UNMOGIP
B) UNSC Kashmir Team
C) UNPKF
D) UNIFIL
Which resolution did the UN Security Council pass regarding the Kashmir conflict in 1948?
A) Resolution 38
B) Resolution 47
C) Resolution 242
D) Resolution 660
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Sardar Patel
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Indira Gandhi
Who was the Governor-General of Pakistan when the First Indo-Pak War started?
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Ayub Khan
D) Iskander Mirza
Which strategic pass was crucial in the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Khyber Pass
B) Banihal Pass
C) Zojila Pass
D) Nathu La Pass
Which international body recommended a plebiscite in Kashmir?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations
C) NATO
D) OIC
Which city served as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir during the conflict?
A) Jammu
B) Srinagar
C) Gilgit
D) Muzaffarabad
Which country first brought the Kashmir issue to the United Nations?
A) Pakistan
B) India
C) China
D) USA
What was the outcome of the First Indo-Pak War?
A) India gained control of entire Kashmir
B) Pakistan gained full control of Kashmir
C) A ceasefire was declared, leaving Kashmir divided
D) Both countries withdrew their forces
What was the main demand of Pakistan regarding Kashmir in 1947?
A) Full integration into Pakistan
B) Independent status for Kashmir
C) Division of Kashmir between India and Pakistan
D) Indian military withdrawal from Kashmir
What was the name of the force Pakistan used in the initial attack on Kashmir?
A) Pakistan Army
B) Azad Kashmir Force
C) Pashtun Tribesmen
D) Northern Light Infantry
Which Indian leader took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations?
A) Sardar Patel
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) Rajendra Prasad
Which city was the center of the conflict during the First Indo-Pak War?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Srinagar
D) Karachi
Which agreement established the ceasefire line in 1949?
A) Tashkent Agreement
B) Karachi Agreement
C) Shimla Agreement
D) Delhi Agreement
Which river flows through Kashmir, making it strategically important?
A) Ganges
B) Brahmaputra
C) Indus
D) Yamuna
What was the approximate number of casualties in the First Indo-Pak War?
A) 2,000
B) 5,000
C) 10,000
D) 20,000
Which country provided military assistance to Pakistan during the war?
A) China
B) USA
C) USSR
D) None
What was Pakistan’s official justification for its involvement in Kashmir?
A) Humanitarian intervention
B) Support for self-determination
C) Defense against Indian aggression
D) Treaty obligations
Which valley in Kashmir was a major battleground during the war?
A) Spiti Valley
B) Poonch Valley
C) Nubra Valley
D) Kangra Valley
Which Indian Army unit played a key role in defending Kashmir?
A) Rajput Regiment
B) Sikh Regiment
C) Gurkha Regiment
D) Parachute Regiment